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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.64, 480.76 and 265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.64, 480.76 and 265.76 is: 366.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.64 : 480.76 = 265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.64/480.76 = 265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.64x = 480.76 × 265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.64x = 127,766.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,766.78/348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.47

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