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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.26, 481.86 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.26, 481.86 and 275.52 is: 380.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.26 : 481.86 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.26/481.86 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.26x = 481.86 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.26x = 132,762.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,762.07/349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.12

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