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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.33, 482.51 and 303.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.33, 482.51 and 303.70 is: 418.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.33 : 482.51 = 303.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.33/482.51 = 303.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.33x = 482.51 × 303.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.33x = 146,537.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,537.04/350.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.29

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