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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.02, 482.52 and 291.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.02, 482.52 and 291.70 is: 402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.02 : 482.52 = 291.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.02/482.52 = 291.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.02x = 482.52 × 291.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.02x = 140,751.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,751.08/350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.12

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