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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.30, 484.62 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.30, 484.62 and 277.50 is: 382.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.30 : 484.62 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.30/484.62 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.30x = 484.62 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.30x = 134,482.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,482.05/351.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.81

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