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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.07, 483.39 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.07, 483.39 and 251.97 is: 347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.07 : 483.39 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.07/483.39 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.07x = 483.39 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.07x = 121,799.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,799.78/350.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.93

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