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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.48, 551.22 and 348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.48, 551.22 and 348.04 is: 522.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.48 : 551.22 = 348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.48/551.22 = 348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.48x = 551.22 × 348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.48x = 191,846.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,846.61/367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.06

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