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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.29, 483.05 and 288.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.29, 483.05 and 288.05 is: 397.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.29 : 483.05 = 288.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.29/483.05 = 288.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.29x = 483.05 × 288.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.29x = 139,141.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,141.11/350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.22

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