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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.67, 533.78 and 348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.67, 533.78 and 348.57 is: 521.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.67 : 533.78 = 348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.67/533.78 = 348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.67x = 533.78 × 348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.67x = 186,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,059.69/356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.66

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