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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 531.31 and 348.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 531.31 and 348.21 is: 519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 531.31 = 348.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/531.31 = 348.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 531.31 × 348.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 185,007.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,007.46/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.10

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