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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.34, 482.60 and 270.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.34, 482.60 and 270.97 is: 374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.34 : 482.60 = 270.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.34/482.60 = 270.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.34x = 482.60 × 270.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.34x = 130,769.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,769.59/349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.34

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