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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.71, 482.85 and 262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.71, 482.85 and 262.86 is: 362.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.71 : 482.85 = 262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.71/482.85 = 262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.71x = 482.85 × 262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.71x = 126,921.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,921.95/349.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.93

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