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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.76, 481.50 and 265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.76, 481.50 and 265.72 is: 366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.76 : 481.50 = 265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.76/481.50 = 265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.76x = 481.50 × 265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.76x = 127,944.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,944.18/348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.85

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