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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.59, 534.48 and 348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.59, 534.48 and 348.49 is: 522.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.59 : 534.48 = 348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.59/534.48 = 348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.59x = 534.48 × 348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.59x = 186,260.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,260.94/356.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.34

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