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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.81, 483.98 and 296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.81, 483.98 and 296.73 is: 408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.81 : 483.98 = 296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.81/483.98 = 296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.81x = 483.98 × 296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.81x = 143,609.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,609.90/351.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.20

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