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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.76, 482.40 and 294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.76, 482.40 and 294.56 is: 406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.76 : 482.40 = 294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.76/482.40 = 294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.76x = 482.40 × 294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.76x = 142,095.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,095.74/349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.27

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