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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.99, 542.38 and 348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.99, 542.38 and 348.49 is: 522.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.99 : 542.38 = 348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.99/542.38 = 348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.99x = 542.38 × 348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.99x = 189,014.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,014.01/361.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.15

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