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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.90, 483.79 and 267.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.90, 483.79 and 267.87 is: 369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.90 : 483.79 = 267.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.90/483.79 = 267.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.90x = 483.79 × 267.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.90x = 129,591.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,591.49/350.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.32

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