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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.10, 482.76 and 287.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.10, 482.76 and 287.73 is: 396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.10 : 482.76 = 287.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.10/482.76 = 287.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.10x = 482.76 × 287.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.10x = 138,904.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,904.53/350.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.76

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