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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.72, 485.79 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.72, 485.79 and 348.96 is: 481.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.72 : 485.79 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.72/485.79 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.72x = 485.79 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.72x = 169,521.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,521.28/351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.98

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