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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.10, 540.34 and 348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.10, 540.34 and 348.86 is: 520.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.10 : 540.34 = 348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.10/540.34 = 348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.10x = 540.34 × 348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.10x = 188,503.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,503.01/362.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.58

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