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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.22, 540.51 and 348.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.22, 540.51 and 348.18 is: 519.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.22 : 540.51 = 348.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.22/540.51 = 348.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.22x = 540.51 × 348.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.22x = 188,194.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,194.77/362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.56

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