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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.80, 481.08 and 279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.80, 481.08 and 279.04 is: 383.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.80 : 481.08 = 279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.80/481.08 = 279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.80x = 481.08 × 279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.80x = 134,240.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,240.56/349.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.76

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