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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.41, 479.71 and 295.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.41, 479.71 and 295.85 is: 407.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.41 : 479.71 = 295.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.41/479.71 = 295.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.41x = 479.71 × 295.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.41x = 141,919.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,919.80/348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.34

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