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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.77, 482.49 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.77, 482.49 and 284.16 is: 391.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.77 : 482.49 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.77/482.49 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.77x = 482.49 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.77x = 137,104.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,104.36/349.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.98

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