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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.94, 522.95 and 261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.94, 522.95 and 261.59 is: 392.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.94 : 522.95 = 261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.94/522.95 = 261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.94x = 522.95 × 261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.94x = 136,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,798.49/348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.04

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