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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.60, 482.88 and 294.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.60, 482.88 and 294.52 is: 406.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.60 : 482.88 = 294.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.60/482.88 = 294.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.60x = 482.88 × 294.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.60x = 142,217.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,217.82/349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.80

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