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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361, 540.68 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361, 540.68 and 348.68 is: 522.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361 : 540.68 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361/540.68 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361x = 540.68 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361x = 188,524.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,524.30/361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.23

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