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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.04, 542.04 and 348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.04, 542.04 and 348.56 is: 523.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.04 : 542.04 = 348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.04/542.04 = 348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.04x = 542.04 × 348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.04x = 188,933.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,933.46/361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.30

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