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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.19, 482.11 and 270.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.19, 482.11 and 270.37 is: 373.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.19 : 482.11 = 270.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.19/482.11 = 270.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.19x = 482.11 × 270.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.19x = 130,348.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,348.08/349.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.29

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