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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.38, 479.67 and 283.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.38, 479.67 and 283.10 is: 389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.38 : 479.67 = 283.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.38/479.67 = 283.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.38x = 479.67 × 283.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.38x = 135,794.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,794.58/348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.79

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