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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.12, 483.17 and 202.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.12, 483.17 and 202.77 is: 279.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.12 : 483.17 = 202.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.12/483.17 = 202.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.12x = 483.17 × 202.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.12x = 97,971.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,971.37/350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.82

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