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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.28, 483.66 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.28, 483.66 and 272.52 is: 376.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.28 : 483.66 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.28/483.66 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.28x = 483.66 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.28x = 131,807.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,807.02/350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.29

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