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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.73, 484.34 and 277.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.73, 484.34 and 277.82 is: 382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.73 : 484.34 = 277.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.73/484.34 = 277.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.73x = 484.34 × 277.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.73x = 134,555.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,555.53/351.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.56

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