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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.92, 522.44 and 256.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.92, 522.44 and 256.92 is: 384.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.92 : 522.44 = 256.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.92/522.44 = 256.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.92x = 522.44 × 256.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.92x = 134,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,225.28/348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.69

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