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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.83, 481.71 and 294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.83, 481.71 and 294.48 is: 405.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.83 : 481.71 = 294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.83/481.71 = 294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.83x = 481.71 × 294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.83x = 141,853.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,853.96/349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.49

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