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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.05, 485.25 and 277.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.05, 485.25 and 277.23 is: 382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.05 : 485.25 = 277.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.05/485.25 = 277.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.05x = 485.25 × 277.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.05x = 134,525.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,525.86/352.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.12

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