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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.73, 534.75 and 348.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.73, 534.75 and 348.79 is: 518.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.73 : 534.75 = 348.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.73/534.75 = 348.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.73x = 534.75 × 348.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.73x = 186,515.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,515.45/359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.49

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