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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.91, 482.83 and 294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.91, 482.83 and 294.56 is: 406.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.91 : 482.83 = 294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.91/482.83 = 294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.91x = 482.83 × 294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.91x = 142,219.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,219.25/349.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.45

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