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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.68, 483.60 and 313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.68, 483.60 and 313.96 is: 432.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.68 : 483.60 = 313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.68/483.60 = 313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.68x = 483.60 × 313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.68x = 151,831.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,831.06/350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.96

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