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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.36, 480.92 and 274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.36, 480.92 and 274.92 is: 379.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.36 : 480.92 = 274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.36/480.92 = 274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.36x = 480.92 × 274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.36x = 132,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,214.53/348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.53

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