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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.07, 483.10 and 202.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.07, 483.10 and 202.71 is: 279.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.07 : 483.10 = 202.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.07/483.10 = 202.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.07x = 483.10 × 202.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.07x = 97,930.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,930.51/350.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.75

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