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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.28, 482.29 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.28, 482.29 and 297.72 is: 409.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.28 : 482.29 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.28/482.29 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.28x = 482.29 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.28x = 143,587.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,587.38/350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.92

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