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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 483.52 and 293.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 483.52 and 293.96 is: 405.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 483.52 = 293.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/483.52 = 293.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 483.52 × 293.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 142,131.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,131.65/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.26

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