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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.79, 482.45 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.79, 482.45 and 256.50 is: 353.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.79 : 482.45 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.79/482.45 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.79x = 482.45 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.79x = 123,748.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,748.35/349.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.78

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