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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.40, 548.14 and 352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.40, 548.14 and 352.46 is: 531.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.40 : 548.14 = 352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.40/548.14 = 352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.40x = 548.14 × 352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.40x = 193,197.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,197.42/363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.64

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