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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.20, 483.28 and 262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.20, 483.28 and 262.92 is: 362.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.20 : 483.28 = 262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.20/483.28 = 262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.20x = 483.28 × 262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.20x = 127,063.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,063.98/350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.83

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