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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.25, 482.54 and 276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.25, 482.54 and 276.54 is: 380.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.25 : 482.54 = 276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.25/482.54 = 276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.25x = 482.54 × 276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.25x = 133,441.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,441.61/350.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.99

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