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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.39, 481.01 and 283.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.39, 481.01 and 283.05 is: 390.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.39 : 481.01 = 283.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.39/481.01 = 283.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.39x = 481.01 × 283.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.39x = 136,148.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,148.47/348.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.79

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