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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.96, 486.18 and 349.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.96, 486.18 and 349.53 is: 482.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.96 : 486.18 = 349.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.96/486.18 = 349.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.96x = 486.18 × 349.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.96x = 169,934.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,934.50/351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.82

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