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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.41, 483.54 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.41, 483.54 and 201.04 is: 277.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.41 : 483.54 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.41/483.54 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.41x = 483.54 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.41x = 97,210.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,210.88/350.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.42

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