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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.88, 483.66 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.88, 483.66 and 295.52 is: 407.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.88 : 483.66 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.88/483.66 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.88x = 483.66 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.88x = 142,931.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,931.20/350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.35

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