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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.86, 522.48 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.86, 522.48 and 261.92 is: 392.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.86 : 522.48 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.86/522.48 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.86x = 522.48 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.86x = 136,847.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,847.96/348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.27

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