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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.60, 481.44 and 283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.60, 481.44 and 283.60 is: 390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.60 : 481.44 = 283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.60/481.44 = 283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.60x = 481.44 × 283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.60x = 136,536.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,536.38/349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.55

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