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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.66, 483.67 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.66, 483.67 and 277.16 is: 382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.66 : 483.67 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.66/483.67 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.66x = 483.67 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.66x = 134,051.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,051.91/350.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.28

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