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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.32, 482.64 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.32, 482.64 and 270.96 is: 374.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.32 : 482.64 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.32/482.64 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.32x = 482.64 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.32x = 130,776.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,776.13/349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.37

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