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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.28, 483.17 and 267.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.28, 483.17 and 267.21 is: 368.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.28 : 483.17 = 267.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.28/483.17 = 267.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.28x = 483.17 × 267.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.28x = 129,106.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,106.52/350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.58

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