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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.16, 483.12 and 291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.16, 483.12 and 291.84 is: 402.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.16 : 483.12 = 291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.16/483.12 = 291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.16x = 483.12 × 291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.16x = 140,993.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,993.74/350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.66

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