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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.38, 480.84 and 290.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.38, 480.84 and 290.06 is: 400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.38 : 480.84 = 290.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.38/480.84 = 290.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.38x = 480.84 × 290.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.38x = 139,472.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,472.45/348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.35

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