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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.59, 482.60 and 256.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.59, 482.60 and 256.34 is: 353.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.59 : 482.60 = 256.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.59/482.60 = 256.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.59x = 482.60 × 256.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.59x = 123,709.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,709.61/349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.87

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