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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.01, 484.82 and 278.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.01, 484.82 and 278.29 is: 384.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.01 : 484.82 = 278.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.01/484.82 = 278.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.01x = 484.82 × 278.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.01x = 134,920.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,920.56/351.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.38

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