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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.48, 479.84 and 274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.48, 479.84 and 274.56 is: 378.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.48 : 479.84 = 274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.48/479.84 = 274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.48x = 479.84 × 274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.48x = 131,744.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,744.87/348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.06

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