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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.80, 483.97 and 284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.80, 483.97 and 284.38 is: 392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.80 : 483.97 = 284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.80/483.97 = 284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.80x = 483.97 × 284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.80x = 137,631.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,631.39/350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.34

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