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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.44, 480.92 and 278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.44, 480.92 and 278.60 is: 384.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.44 : 480.92 = 278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.44/480.92 = 278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.44x = 480.92 × 278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.44x = 133,980.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,980.51/348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.52

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