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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.46, 527.96 and 348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.46, 527.96 and 348.14 is: 521.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.46 : 527.96 = 348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.46/527.96 = 348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.46x = 527.96 × 348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.46x = 183,803.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,803.99/352.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.49

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