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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.79, 483.37 and 256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.79, 483.37 and 256.64 is: 354.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.79 : 483.37 = 256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.79/483.37 = 256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.79x = 483.37 × 256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.79x = 124,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,049.02/349.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.64

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