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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.85, 482.96 and 276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.85, 482.96 and 276.14 is: 381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.85 : 482.96 = 276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.85/482.96 = 276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.85x = 482.96 × 276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.85x = 133,366.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,366.47/349.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.21

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