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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.54, 484.97 and 277.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.54, 484.97 and 277.74 is: 383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.54 : 484.97 = 277.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.54/484.97 = 277.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.54x = 484.97 × 277.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.54x = 134,694.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,694.18/351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.15

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