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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.45, 481.81 and 294.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.45, 481.81 and 294.07 is: 405.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.45 : 481.81 = 294.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.45/481.81 = 294.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.45x = 481.81 × 294.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.45x = 141,685.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,685.87/349.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.45

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