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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.32, 483.15 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.32, 483.15 and 276.52 is: 381.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.32 : 483.15 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.32/483.15 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.32x = 483.15 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.32x = 133,600.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,600.64/350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.37

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