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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.40, 481.98 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.40, 481.98 and 266.52 is: 367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.40 : 481.98 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.40/481.98 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.40x = 481.98 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.40x = 128,457.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,457.31/349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.65

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