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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.81, 482.84 and 344.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.81, 482.84 and 344.55 is: 475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.81 : 482.84 = 344.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.81/482.84 = 344.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.81x = 482.84 × 344.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.81x = 166,362.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,362.52/349.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.58

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