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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.16, 479.94 and 295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.16, 479.94 and 295.72 is: 407.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.16 : 479.94 = 295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.16/479.94 = 295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.16x = 479.94 × 295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.16x = 141,927.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,927.86/348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.65

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