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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.52, 482.52 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.52, 482.52 and 301.11 is: 414.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.52 : 482.52 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.52/482.52 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.52x = 482.52 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.52x = 145,291.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,291.60/350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.50

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