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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.47, 483.70 and 267.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.47, 483.70 and 267.42 is: 369.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.47 : 483.70 = 267.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.47/483.70 = 267.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.47x = 483.70 × 267.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.47x = 129,348.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,348.64/350.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.08

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