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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.28, 524.12 and 348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.28, 524.12 and 348.46 is: 522.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.28 : 524.12 = 348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.28/524.12 = 348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.28x = 524.12 × 348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.28x = 182,634.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,634.86/349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.89

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