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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.88, 523.10 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.88, 523.10 and 175.34 is: 262.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.88 : 523.10 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.88/523.10 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.88x = 523.10 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.88x = 91,720.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,720.35/348.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.90

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