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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 484.26 and 276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 484.26 and 276.92 is: 382.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 484.26 = 276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/484.26 = 276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 484.26 × 276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 134,101.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,101.28/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.36

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