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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.50, 486.72 and 279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.50, 486.72 and 279.20 is: 385.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.50 : 486.72 = 279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.50/486.72 = 279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.50x = 486.72 × 279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.50x = 135,892.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,892.22/352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.51

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