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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 481.73 and 283.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 481.73 and 283.83 is: 391.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 481.73 = 283.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/481.73 = 283.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 481.73 × 283.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 136,728.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,728.01/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.28

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