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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.16, 484.27 and 304.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.16, 484.27 and 304.51 is: 419.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.16 : 484.27 = 304.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.16/484.27 = 304.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.16x = 484.27 × 304.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.16x = 147,465.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,465.06/351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.94

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