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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.42, 532.35 and 348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.42, 532.35 and 348.66 is: 523.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.42 : 532.35 = 348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.42/532.35 = 348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.42x = 532.35 × 348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.42x = 185,609.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,609.15/354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.70

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