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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.67, 483.41 and 262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.67, 483.41 and 262.19 is: 362.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.67 : 483.41 = 262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.67/483.41 = 262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.67x = 483.41 × 262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.67x = 126,743.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,743.51/349.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.47

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