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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.73, 483.98 and 262.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.73, 483.98 and 262.27 is: 361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.73 : 483.98 = 262.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.73/483.98 = 262.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.73x = 483.98 × 262.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.73x = 126,932.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,932.12/350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.91

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