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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.89, 484.58 and 277.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.89, 484.58 and 277.74 is: 383.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.89 : 484.58 = 277.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.89/484.58 = 277.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.89x = 484.58 × 277.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.89x = 134,587.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,587.94/350.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.56

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