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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.24, 481.61 and 275.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.24, 481.61 and 275.41 is: 379.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.24 : 481.61 = 275.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.24/481.61 = 275.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.24x = 481.61 × 275.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.24x = 132,638.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,638.83/349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.79

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