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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.77, 482.22 and 290.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.77, 482.22 and 290.54 is: 400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.77 : 482.22 = 290.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.77/482.22 = 290.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.77x = 482.22 × 290.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.77x = 140,104.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,104.20/349.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.56

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