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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.86, 522.47 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.86, 522.47 and 291.08 is: 435.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.86 : 522.47 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.86/522.47 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.86x = 522.47 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.86x = 152,078.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,078.68/348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.94

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