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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.96, 523.46 and 344.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.96, 523.46 and 344.19 is: 516.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.96 : 523.46 = 344.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.96/523.46 = 344.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.96x = 523.46 × 344.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.96x = 180,169.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,169.70/348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.30

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