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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.29, 484.33 and 277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.29, 484.33 and 277.48 is: 382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.29 : 484.33 = 277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.29/484.33 = 277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.29x = 484.33 × 277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.29x = 134,389.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,389.60/351.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.56

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