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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.26, 516.73 and 349.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.26, 516.73 and 349.63 is: 482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.26 : 516.73 = 349.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.26/516.73 = 349.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.26x = 516.73 × 349.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.26x = 180,664.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,664.31/374.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.72

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