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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.96, 482.54 and 291.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.96, 482.54 and 291.02 is: 401.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.96 : 482.54 = 291.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.96/482.54 = 291.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.96x = 482.54 × 291.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.96x = 140,424.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,424.92/349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.26

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