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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.47, 484.52 and 277.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.47, 484.52 and 277.65 is: 382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.47 : 484.52 = 277.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.47/484.52 = 277.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.47x = 484.52 × 277.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.47x = 134,525.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,525.59/351.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.76

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