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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.34, 481.74 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.34, 481.74 and 265.52 is: 366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.34 : 481.74 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.34/481.74 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.34x = 481.74 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.34x = 127,911.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,911.60/349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.15

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