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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.42, 484.45 and 262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.42, 484.45 and 262.94 is: 363.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.42 : 484.45 = 262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.42/484.45 = 262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.42x = 484.45 × 262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.42x = 127,378.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,378.20/350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.51

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