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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.32, 481.77 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.32, 481.77 and 275.52 is: 379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.32 : 481.77 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.32/481.77 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.32x = 481.77 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.32x = 132,737.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,737.27/349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.99

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