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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.96, 525.72 and 264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.96, 525.72 and 264 is: 397.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.96 : 525.72 = 264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.96/525.72 = 264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.96x = 525.72 × 264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.96x = 138,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,790.08/348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.72

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