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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.48, 482.60 and 276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.48, 482.60 and 276.56 is: 380.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.48 : 482.60 = 276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.48/482.60 = 276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.48x = 482.60 × 276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.48x = 133,467.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,467.86/350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.81

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