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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.43, 482.56 and 287.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.43, 482.56 and 287.87 is: 397.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.43 : 482.56 = 287.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.43/482.56 = 287.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.43x = 482.56 × 287.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.43x = 138,911.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,911.41/349.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.54

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