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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.34, 481.01 and 290.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.34, 481.01 and 290.21 is: 399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.34 : 481.01 = 290.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.34/481.01 = 290.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.34x = 481.01 × 290.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.34x = 139,590.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,590.06/349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.59

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