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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.10, 479.28 and 295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.10, 479.28 and 295.54 is: 406.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.10 : 479.28 = 295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.10/479.28 = 295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.10x = 479.28 × 295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.10x = 141,646.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,646.41/348.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.91

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