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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.48, 481.22 and 275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.48, 481.22 and 275.56 is: 379.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.48 : 481.22 = 275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.48/481.22 = 275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.48x = 481.22 × 275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.48x = 132,604.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,604.98/349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.44

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