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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.50, 483.32 and 261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.50, 483.32 and 261.58 is: 360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.50 : 483.32 = 261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.50/483.32 = 261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.50x = 483.32 × 261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.50x = 126,426.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,426.85/350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.70

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