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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.02, 481.93 and 297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.02, 481.93 and 297.46 is: 409.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.02 : 481.93 = 297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.02/481.93 = 297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.02x = 481.93 × 297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.02x = 143,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,354.90/350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.56

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