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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.88, 482.91 and 280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.88, 482.91 and 280.68 is: 386.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.88 : 482.91 = 280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.88/482.91 = 280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.88x = 482.91 × 280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.88x = 135,543.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,543.18/350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.29

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