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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.18, 480.51 and 289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.18, 480.51 and 289.86 is: 400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.18 : 480.51 = 289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.18/480.51 = 289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.18x = 480.51 × 289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.18x = 139,280.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,280.63/348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.02

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