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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.92, 523.49 and 281.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.92, 523.49 and 281.10 is: 421.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.92 : 523.49 = 281.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.92/523.49 = 281.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.92x = 523.49 × 281.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.92x = 147,151.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,151.63/348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.74

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