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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.74, 484.10 and 281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.74, 484.10 and 281.26 is: 388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.74 : 484.10 = 281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.74/484.10 = 281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.74x = 484.10 × 281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.74x = 136,157.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,157.97/350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.20

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