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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.28, 479.58 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.28, 479.58 and 289.08 is: 398.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.28 : 479.58 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.28/479.58 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.28x = 479.58 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.28x = 138,636.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,636.99/348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.06

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