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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.64, 483.46 and 284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.64, 483.46 and 284.96 is: 392.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.64 : 483.46 = 284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.64/483.46 = 284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.64x = 483.46 × 284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.64x = 137,766.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,766.76/350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.90

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