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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.54, 483.50 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.54, 483.50 and 297.72 is: 410.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.54 : 483.50 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.54/483.50 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.54x = 483.50 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.54x = 143,947.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,947.62/350.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.65

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