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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.56, 481.03 and 290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.56, 481.03 and 290.24 is: 400.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.56 : 481.03 = 290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.56/481.03 = 290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.56x = 481.03 × 290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.56x = 139,611.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,611.02/348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.54

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