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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 482.86 and 304.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 482.86 and 304.69 is: 419.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 482.86 = 304.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/482.86 = 304.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 482.86 × 304.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 147,122.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,122.61/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.49

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