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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.29, 483.14 and 257.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.29, 483.14 and 257.01 is: 354.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.29 : 483.14 = 257.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.29/483.14 = 257.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.29x = 483.14 × 257.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.29x = 124,168.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,168.11/350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.47

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