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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.77, 483.98 and 203.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.77, 483.98 and 203.39 is: 280.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.77 : 483.98 = 203.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.77/483.98 = 203.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.77x = 483.98 × 203.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.77x = 98,436.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,436.69/350.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.63

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