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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.58, 534.96 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.58, 534.96 and 348.48 is: 522.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.58 : 534.96 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.58/534.96 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.58x = 534.96 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.58x = 186,422.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,422.86/356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.81

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