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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.77, 480.84 and 289.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.77, 480.84 and 289.54 is: 399.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.77 : 480.84 = 289.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.77/480.84 = 289.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.77x = 480.84 × 289.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.77x = 139,222.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,222.41/348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.18

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