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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.73, 483.77 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.73, 483.77 and 256.16 is: 353.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.73 : 483.77 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.73/483.77 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.73x = 483.77 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.73x = 123,924.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,924.37/350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.33

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