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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.31, 483.44 and 291.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.31, 483.44 and 291.99 is: 402.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.31 : 483.44 = 291.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.31/483.44 = 291.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.31x = 483.44 × 291.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.31x = 141,159.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,159.65/350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.96

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