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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.87, 544.96 and 348.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.87, 544.96 and 348.19 is: 522.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.87 : 544.96 = 348.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.87/544.96 = 348.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.87x = 544.96 × 348.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.87x = 189,746.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,746.90/362.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.91

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