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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.65, 483.64 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.65, 483.64 and 285.66 is: 395.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.65 : 483.64 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.65/483.64 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.65x = 483.64 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.65x = 138,155.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,155.89/349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.13

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