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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.30, 482.56 and 295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.30, 482.56 and 295.02 is: 406.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.30 : 482.56 = 295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.30/482.56 = 295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.30x = 482.56 × 295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.30x = 142,364.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,364.11/350.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.40

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