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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.72, 482.70 and 276.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.72, 482.70 and 276.55 is: 381.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.72 : 482.70 = 276.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.72/482.70 = 276.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.72x = 482.70 × 276.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.72x = 133,490.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,490.69/349.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.71

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