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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.76, 483.15 and 291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.76, 483.15 and 291.64 is: 401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.76 : 483.15 = 291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.76/483.15 = 291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.76x = 483.15 × 291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.76x = 140,905.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,905.87/350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.72

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