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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 480.08 and 290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 480.08 and 290.40 is: 399.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 480.08 = 290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/480.08 = 290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 480.08 × 290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 139,415.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,415.23/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.79

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