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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.02, 534.20 and 347.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.02, 534.20 and 347.49 is: 518.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.02 : 534.20 = 347.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.02/534.20 = 347.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.02x = 534.20 × 347.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.02x = 185,627.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,627.42/358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.48

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