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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.82, 483.84 and 263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.82, 483.84 and 263.34 is: 363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.82 : 483.84 = 263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.82/483.84 = 263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.82x = 483.84 × 263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.82x = 127,414.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,414.43/350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.19

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