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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.48, 481.23 and 275.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.48, 481.23 and 275.57 is: 379.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.48 : 481.23 = 275.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.48/481.23 = 275.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.48x = 481.23 × 275.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.48x = 132,610.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,610.14/349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.45

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