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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.76, 486.30 and 348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.76, 486.30 and 348.52 is: 481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.76 : 486.30 = 348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.76/486.30 = 348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.76x = 486.30 × 348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.76x = 169,485.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,485.28/351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.82

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