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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.78, 483.96 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.78, 483.96 and 201.42 is: 277.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.78 : 483.96 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.78/483.96 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.78x = 483.96 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.78x = 97,479.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,479.22/350.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.89

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