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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.91, 485.28 and 307.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.91, 485.28 and 307.17 is: 424.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.91 : 485.28 = 307.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.91/485.28 = 307.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.91x = 485.28 × 307.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.91x = 149,063.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,063.46/350.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.79

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