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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.58, 483.74 and 304.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.58, 483.74 and 304.81 is: 419.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.58 : 483.74 = 304.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.58/483.74 = 304.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.58x = 483.74 × 304.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.58x = 147,448.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,448.79/351.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.39

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