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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.84, 483.80 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.84, 483.80 and 272 is: 375.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.84 : 483.80 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.84/483.80 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.84x = 483.80 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.84x = 131,593.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,593.60/350.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.08

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