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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.96, 522.76 and 276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.96, 522.76 and 276.60 is: 414.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.96 : 522.76 = 276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.96/522.76 = 276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.96x = 522.76 × 276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.96x = 144,595.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,595.42/348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.36

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