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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.72, 482.34 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.72, 482.34 and 261.16 is: 360.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.72 : 482.34 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.72/482.34 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.72x = 482.34 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.72x = 125,967.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,967.91/349.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.20

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