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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.10, 483.24 and 280.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.10, 483.24 and 280.65 is: 387.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.10 : 483.24 = 280.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.10/483.24 = 280.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.10x = 483.24 × 280.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.10x = 135,621.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,621.31/350.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.38

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