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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.19, 483.59 and 262.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.19, 483.59 and 262.71 is: 362.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.19 : 483.59 = 262.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.19/483.59 = 262.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.19x = 483.59 × 262.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.19x = 127,042.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,042.62/350.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.78

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