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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.75, 480.83 and 274.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.75, 480.83 and 274.95 is: 379.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.75 : 480.83 = 274.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.75/480.83 = 274.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.75x = 480.83 × 274.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.75x = 132,202.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,202.83/348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.08

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