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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.92, 545.94 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.92, 545.94 and 348.50 is: 519.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.92 : 545.94 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.92/545.94 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.92x = 545.94 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.92x = 190,261.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,261.45/365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.96

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