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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.18, 481.89 and 290.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.18, 481.89 and 290.86 is: 401.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.18 : 481.89 = 290.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.18/481.89 = 290.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.18x = 481.89 × 290.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.18x = 140,162.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,162.53/349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.40

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