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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.09, 482.52 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.09, 482.52 and 279.92 is: 385.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.09 : 482.52 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.09/482.52 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.09x = 482.52 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.09x = 135,064.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,064.59/350.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.81

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