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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.53, 481.01 and 261.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.53, 481.01 and 261.05 is: 360.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.53 : 481.01 = 261.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.53/481.01 = 261.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.53x = 481.01 × 261.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.53x = 125,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,567.66/348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.28

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