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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.19, 482.66 and 300.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.19, 482.66 and 300.87 is: 414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.19 : 482.66 = 300.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.19/482.66 = 300.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.19x = 482.66 × 300.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.19x = 145,216.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,216.41/350.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.68

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