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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.81, 524.68 and 291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.81, 524.68 and 291.40 is: 438.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.81 : 524.68 = 291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.81/524.68 = 291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.81x = 524.68 × 291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.81x = 152,889.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,889.71/348.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.32

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