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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.98, 522.98 and 256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.98, 522.98 and 256.96 is: 385.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.98 : 522.98 = 256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.98/522.98 = 256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.98x = 522.98 × 256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.98x = 134,381.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,381.04/348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.07

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