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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.60, 481.13 and 265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.60, 481.13 and 265.58 is: 366.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.60 : 481.13 = 265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.60/481.13 = 265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.60x = 481.13 × 265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.60x = 127,778.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,778.51/348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.55

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