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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.49, 483.45 and 276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.49, 483.45 and 276.78 is: 381.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.49 : 483.45 = 276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.49/483.45 = 276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.49x = 483.45 × 276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.49x = 133,809.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,809.29/350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.78

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