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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.63, 484.97 and 277.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.63, 484.97 and 277.82 is: 383.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.63 : 484.97 = 277.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.63/484.97 = 277.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.63x = 484.97 × 277.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.63x = 134,730.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,730.55/351.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.16

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