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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.29, 482.91 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.29, 482.91 and 251.89 is: 347.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.29 : 482.91 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.29/482.91 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.29x = 482.91 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.29x = 121,640.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,640.20/350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.26

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