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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.77, 481.34 and 283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.77, 481.34 and 283.77 is: 391.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.77 : 481.34 = 283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.77/481.34 = 283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.77x = 481.34 × 283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.77x = 136,590.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,590.56/348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.63

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