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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.76, 481.78 and 290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.76, 481.78 and 290.64 is: 400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.76 : 481.78 = 290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.76/481.78 = 290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.76x = 481.78 × 290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.76x = 140,023.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,023.09/349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.34

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