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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.48, 543.96 and 348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.48, 543.96 and 348.36 is: 521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.48 : 543.96 = 348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.48/543.96 = 348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.48x = 543.96 × 348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.48x = 189,493.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,493.91/363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.33

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