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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.43, 483.06 and 257.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.43, 483.06 and 257.01 is: 354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.43 : 483.06 = 257.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.43/483.06 = 257.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.43x = 483.06 × 257.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.43x = 124,151.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,151.25/350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.28

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