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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.21, 483.35 and 287.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.21, 483.35 and 287.89 is: 397.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.21 : 483.35 = 287.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.21/483.35 = 287.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.21x = 483.35 × 287.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.21x = 139,148.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,148.98/350.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.33

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