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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.20, 482.96 and 291.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.20, 482.96 and 291.38 is: 401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.20 : 482.96 = 291.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.20/482.96 = 291.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.20x = 482.96 × 291.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.20x = 140,724.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,724.99/350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.84

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