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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.96, 483.81 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.96, 483.81 and 277.16 is: 382.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.96 : 483.81 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.96/483.81 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.96x = 483.81 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.96x = 134,092.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,092.78/350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.07

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