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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.88, 522.50 and 276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.88, 522.50 and 276.78 is: 414.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.88 : 522.50 = 276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.88/522.50 = 276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.88x = 522.50 × 276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.88x = 144,617.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,617.55/348.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.52

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