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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.23, 482.79 and 276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.23, 482.79 and 276.40 is: 381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.23 : 482.79 = 276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.23/482.79 = 276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.23x = 482.79 × 276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.23x = 133,443.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,443.16/350.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.02

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