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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.28, 482.46 and 265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.28, 482.46 and 265.88 is: 367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.28 : 482.46 = 265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.28/482.46 = 265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.28x = 482.46 × 265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.28x = 128,276.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,276.46/349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.26

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