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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.52, 483.71 and 201.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.52, 483.71 and 201.16 is: 277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.52 : 483.71 = 201.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.52/483.71 = 201.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.52x = 483.71 × 201.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.52x = 97,303.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,303.10/350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.60

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