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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.08, 542 and 347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.08, 542 and 347.32 is: 518.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.08 : 542 = 347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.08/542 = 347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.08x = 542 × 347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.08x = 188,247.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,247.44/363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.47

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