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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.78, 541.82 and 350.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.78, 541.82 and 350.27 is: 484.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.78 : 541.82 = 350.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.78/541.82 = 350.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.78x = 541.82 × 350.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.78x = 189,783.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,783.49/391.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.41

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