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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 481.32 and 275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 481.32 and 275.55 is: 380.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 481.32 = 275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/481.32 = 275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 481.32 × 275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 132,627.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,627.73/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.33

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