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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.38, 482.94 and 261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.38, 482.94 and 261.90 is: 362.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.38 : 482.94 = 261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.38/482.94 = 261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.38x = 482.94 × 261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.38x = 126,481.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,481.99/349.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.02

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