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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.73, 484.02 and 280.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.73, 484.02 and 280.89 is: 387.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.73 : 484.02 = 280.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.73/484.02 = 280.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.73x = 484.02 × 280.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.73x = 135,956.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,956.38/350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.64

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