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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.84, 483.46 and 287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.84, 483.46 and 287.58 is: 397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.84 : 483.46 = 287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.84/483.46 = 287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.84x = 483.46 × 287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.84x = 139,033.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,033.43/349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.42

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