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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.75, 484.40 and 272.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.75, 484.40 and 272.99 is: 377.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.75 : 484.40 = 272.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.75/484.40 = 272.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.75x = 484.40 × 272.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.75x = 132,238.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,238.25/350.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.01

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