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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.77, 536.65 and 348.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.77, 536.65 and 348.05 is: 522.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.77 : 536.65 = 348.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.77/536.65 = 348.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.77x = 536.65 × 348.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.77x = 186,781.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,781.03/357.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.07

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