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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.48, 482.63 and 276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.48, 482.63 and 276.57 is: 380.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.48 : 482.63 = 276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.48/482.63 = 276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.48x = 482.63 × 276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.48x = 133,479.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,479.60/350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.85

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