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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.73, 482.36 and 256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.73, 482.36 and 256.44 is: 353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.73 : 482.36 = 256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.73/482.36 = 256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.73x = 482.36 × 256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.73x = 123,696.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,696.40/349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.69

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