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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.84, 522.72 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.84, 522.72 and 301.32 is: 451.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.84 : 522.72 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.84/522.72 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.84x = 522.72 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.84x = 157,505.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,505.99/348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.51

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