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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.94, 483.75 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.94, 483.75 and 281.28 is: 387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.94 : 483.75 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.94/483.75 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.94x = 483.75 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.94x = 136,069.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,069.20/350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.73

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