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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.72, 545.74 and 348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.72, 545.74 and 348.14 is: 522.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.72 : 545.74 = 348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.72/545.74 = 348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.72x = 545.74 × 348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.72x = 189,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,993.92/363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.36

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