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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.64, 482.40 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.64, 482.40 and 301.32 is: 414.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.64 : 482.40 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.64/482.40 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.64x = 482.40 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.64x = 145,356.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,356.77/350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.55

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