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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.24, 484.61 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.24, 484.61 and 277.32 is: 382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.24 : 484.61 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.24/484.61 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.24x = 484.61 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.24x = 134,392.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,392.05/351.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.62

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