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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.96, 522.72 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.96, 522.72 and 287.52 is: 430.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.96 : 522.72 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.96/522.72 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.96x = 522.72 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.96x = 150,292.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,292.45/348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.69

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