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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.18, 483.27 and 291.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.18, 483.27 and 291.86 is: 402.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.18 : 483.27 = 291.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.18/483.27 = 291.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.18x = 483.27 × 291.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.18x = 141,047.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,047.18/350.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.78

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