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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.21, 538.23 and 348.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.21, 538.23 and 348.17 is: 523.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.21 : 538.23 = 348.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.21/538.23 = 348.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.21x = 538.23 × 348.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.21x = 187,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,395.54/358.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.15

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