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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.12, 482.14 and 262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.12, 482.14 and 262.64 is: 361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.12 : 482.14 = 262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.12/482.14 = 262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.12x = 482.14 × 262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.12x = 126,629.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,629.25/350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.67

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