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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.88, 481.53 and 279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.88, 481.53 and 279.68 is: 384.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.88 : 481.53 = 279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.88/481.53 = 279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.88x = 481.53 × 279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.88x = 134,674.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,674.31/349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.92

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