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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.79, 483.93 and 276.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.79, 483.93 and 276.99 is: 382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.79 : 483.93 = 276.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.79/483.93 = 276.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.79x = 483.93 × 276.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.79x = 134,043.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,043.77/350.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.12

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