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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.36, 484.16 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.36, 484.16 and 277.76 is: 382.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.36 : 484.16 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.36/484.16 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.36x = 484.16 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.36x = 134,480.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,480.28/351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.74

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