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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.91, 522.78 and 245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.91, 522.78 and 245.73 is: 368.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.91 : 522.78 = 245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.91/522.78 = 245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.91x = 522.78 × 245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.91x = 128,460.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,460.12/348.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.18

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