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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350, 483.01 and 202.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350, 483.01 and 202.65 is: 279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 483.01 = 202.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/483.01 = 202.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 483.01 × 202.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 97,881.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,881.98/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.66

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