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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.93, 523.85 and 246.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.93, 523.85 and 246.26 is: 369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.93 : 523.85 = 246.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.93/523.85 = 246.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.93x = 523.85 × 246.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.93x = 129,003.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,003.38/348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.71

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