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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.73, 485.71 and 278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.73, 485.71 and 278.82 is: 383.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.73 : 485.71 = 278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.73/485.71 = 278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.73x = 485.71 × 278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.73x = 135,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,425.66/352.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.94

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