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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.83, 480.92 and 289.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.83, 480.92 and 289.61 is: 399.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.83 : 480.92 = 289.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.83/480.92 = 289.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.83x = 480.92 × 289.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.83x = 139,275.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,275.39/348.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.26

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