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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.49, 481.84 and 290.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.49, 481.84 and 290.53 is: 400.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.49 : 481.84 = 290.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.49/481.84 = 290.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.49x = 481.84 × 290.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.49x = 139,988.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,988.98/349.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.55

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