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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.89, 481.78 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.89, 481.78 and 276.18 is: 380.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.89 : 481.78 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.89/481.78 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.89x = 481.78 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.89x = 133,054.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,054.21/349.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.28

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