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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.71, 485.76 and 344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.71, 485.76 and 344.12 is: 478.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.71 : 485.76 = 344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.71/485.76 = 344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.71x = 485.76 × 344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.71x = 167,159.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,159.73/349.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.00

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