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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.74, 484.41 and 272.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.74, 484.41 and 272.99 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.74 : 484.41 = 272.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.74/484.41 = 272.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.74x = 484.41 × 272.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.74x = 132,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,240.30/350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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