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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.83, 523.58 and 348.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.83, 523.58 and 348.18 is: 518.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.83 : 523.58 = 348.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.83/523.58 = 348.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.83x = 523.58 × 348.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.83x = 182,298.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,298.34/351.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.15

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