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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.48, 540.78 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.48, 540.78 and 349 is: 522.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.48 : 540.78 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.48/540.78 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.48x = 540.78 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.48x = 188,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,732.22/361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.11

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