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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.35, 538.18 and 348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.35, 538.18 and 348.59 is: 519.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.35 : 538.18 = 348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.35/538.18 = 348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.35x = 538.18 × 348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.35x = 187,604.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,604.64/361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.18

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