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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.17, 482.88 and 303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.17, 482.88 and 303.52 is: 418.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.17 : 482.88 = 303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.17/482.88 = 303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.17x = 482.88 × 303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.17x = 146,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,563.74/350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.55

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