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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.51, 481.37 and 275.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.51, 481.37 and 275.79 is: 380.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.51 : 481.37 = 275.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.51/481.37 = 275.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.51x = 481.37 × 275.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.51x = 132,757.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,757.03/348.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.93

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