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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.94, 523.42 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.94, 523.42 and 268.76 is: 403.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.94 : 523.42 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.94/523.42 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.94x = 523.42 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.94x = 140,674.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,674.36/348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.15

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