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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.04, 482.36 and 290.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.04, 482.36 and 290.80 is: 401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.04 : 482.36 = 290.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.04/482.36 = 290.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.04x = 482.36 × 290.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.04x = 140,270.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,270.29/349.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.87

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