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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.43, 483.62 and 306.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.43, 483.62 and 306.69 is: 423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.43 : 483.62 = 306.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.43/483.62 = 306.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.43x = 483.62 × 306.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.43x = 148,319.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,319.88/350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.25

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