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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.48, 486.90 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.48, 486.90 and 349.68 is: 480.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.48 : 486.90 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.48/486.90 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.48x = 486.90 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.48x = 170,259.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,259.19/354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.31

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