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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.41, 483.42 and 312.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.41, 483.42 and 312.54 is: 431.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.41 : 483.42 = 312.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.41/483.42 = 312.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.41x = 483.42 × 312.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.41x = 151,088.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,088.09/350.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.18

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