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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.33, 482.32 and 287.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.33, 482.32 and 287.37 is: 396.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.33 : 482.32 = 287.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.33/482.32 = 287.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.33x = 482.32 × 287.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.33x = 138,604.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,604.30/349.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.77

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