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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.57, 484.22 and 277.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.57, 484.22 and 277.85 is: 383.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.57 : 484.22 = 277.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.57/484.22 = 277.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.57x = 484.22 × 277.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.57x = 134,542.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,542.43/350.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.78

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