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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.20, 536.04 and 348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.20, 536.04 and 348.56 is: 523.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.20 : 536.04 = 348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.20/536.04 = 348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.20x = 536.04 × 348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.20x = 186,842.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,842.10/357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.07

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