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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.52, 482.31 and 274.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.52, 482.31 and 274.91 is: 379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.52 : 482.31 = 274.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.52/482.31 = 274.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.52x = 482.31 × 274.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.52x = 132,589.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,589.43/349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.35

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