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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.50, 552.93 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.50, 552.93 and 348.68 is: 521.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.50 : 552.93 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.50/552.93 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.50x = 552.93 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.50x = 192,795.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,795.63/369.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.77

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