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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.84, 481.40 and 275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.84, 481.40 and 275.66 is: 380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.84 : 481.40 = 275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.84/481.40 = 275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.84x = 481.40 × 275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.84x = 132,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,702.72/348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.41

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