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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.63, 482.88 and 302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.63, 482.88 and 302.92 is: 418.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.63 : 482.88 = 302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.63/482.88 = 302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.63x = 482.88 × 302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.63x = 146,272.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,272.50/349.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.37

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