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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.92, 522.30 and 267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.92, 522.30 and 267.56 is: 400.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.92 : 522.30 = 267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.92/522.30 = 267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.92x = 522.30 × 267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.92x = 139,746.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,746.59/348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.51

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