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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.04, 537.78 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.04, 537.78 and 347.96 is: 522.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.04 : 537.78 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.04/537.78 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.04x = 537.78 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.04x = 187,125.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,125.93/358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.64

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