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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.05, 484.25 and 277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.05, 484.25 and 277.56 is: 382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.05 : 484.25 = 277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.05/484.25 = 277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.05x = 484.25 × 277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.05x = 134,407.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,407.04/351.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.88

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