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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.08, 533.28 and 348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.08, 533.28 and 348.36 is: 518.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.08 : 533.28 = 348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.08/533.28 = 348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.08x = 533.28 × 348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.08x = 185,773.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,773.42/358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.80

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