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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.49, 482.51 and 270.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.49, 482.51 and 270.65 is: 373.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.49 : 482.51 = 270.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.49/482.51 = 270.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.49x = 482.51 × 270.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.49x = 130,593.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,593.21/349.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.67

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