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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 484.01 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 484.01 and 203.40 is: 280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 484.01 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/484.01 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 484.01 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 98,446.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,446.62/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.70

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