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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.59, 485.24 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.59, 485.24 and 264.11 is: 364.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.59 : 485.24 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.59/485.24 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.59x = 485.24 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.59x = 128,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,152.99/351.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.50

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