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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.92, 485.14 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.92, 485.14 and 263.44 is: 364.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.92 : 485.14 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.92/485.14 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.92x = 485.14 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.92x = 127,802.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,802.86/350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.20

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