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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.03, 482.49 and 276.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.03, 482.49 and 276.23 is: 380.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.03 : 482.49 = 276.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.03/482.49 = 276.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.03x = 482.49 × 276.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.03x = 133,278.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,278.21/350.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.76

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