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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.48, 483.98 and 277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.48, 483.98 and 277.56 is: 382.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.48 : 483.98 = 277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.48/483.98 = 277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.48x = 483.98 × 277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.48x = 134,333.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,333.49/351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.19

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