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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.32, 482.76 and 291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.32, 482.76 and 291 is: 402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.32 : 482.76 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.32/482.76 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.32x = 482.76 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.32x = 140,483.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,483.16/349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.16

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