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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.51, 483.15 and 257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.51, 483.15 and 257.12 is: 354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.51 : 483.15 = 257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.51/483.15 = 257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.51x = 483.15 × 257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.51x = 124,225.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,225.11/350.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.42

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