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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.86, 525.03 and 262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.86, 525.03 and 262.64 is: 395.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.86 : 525.03 = 262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.86/525.03 = 262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.86x = 525.03 × 262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.86x = 137,893.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,893.88/348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.27

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