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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.66, 535.06 and 348.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.66, 535.06 and 348.74 is: 520.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.66 : 535.06 = 348.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.66/535.06 = 348.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.66x = 535.06 × 348.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.66x = 186,596.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,596.82/358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.26

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