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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.14, 525.87 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.14, 525.87 and 348.32 is: 520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.14 : 525.87 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.14/525.87 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.14x = 525.87 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.14x = 183,171.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,171.04/352.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.17

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