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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.77, 480.74 and 305.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.77, 480.74 and 305.03 is: 420.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.77 : 480.74 = 305.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.77/480.74 = 305.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.77x = 480.74 × 305.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.77x = 146,639.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,639.80/348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.45

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