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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.94, 484.09 and 280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.94, 484.09 and 280.94 is: 387.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.94 : 484.09 = 280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.94/484.09 = 280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.94x = 484.09 × 280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.94x = 136,000.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,000.24/350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.53

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