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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.74, 483.92 and 280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.74, 483.92 and 280.94 is: 387.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.74 : 483.92 = 280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.74/483.92 = 280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.74x = 483.92 × 280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.74x = 135,952.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,952.48/350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.62

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