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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.86, 522.98 and 271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.86, 522.98 and 271.40 is: 406.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.86 : 522.98 = 271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.86/522.98 = 271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.86x = 522.98 × 271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.86x = 141,937.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,937.74/348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.86

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