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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.79, 483.14 and 294.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.79, 483.14 and 294.71 is: 407.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.79 : 483.14 = 294.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.79/483.14 = 294.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.79x = 483.14 × 294.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.79x = 142,384.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,384.51/349.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.06

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