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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.84, 521.44 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.84, 521.44 and 245.43 is: 366.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.84 : 521.44 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.84/521.44 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.84x = 521.44 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.84x = 127,976.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,976.41/348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.86

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