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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.48, 479.79 and 295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.48, 479.79 and 295.90 is: 407.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.48 : 479.79 = 295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.48/479.79 = 295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.48x = 479.79 × 295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.48x = 141,969.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,969.86/348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.40

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