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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.41, 481.26 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.41, 481.26 and 275.58 is: 379.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.41 : 481.26 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.41/481.26 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.41x = 481.26 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.41x = 132,625.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,625.63/349.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.57

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