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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 485.60 and 264.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 485.60 and 264.64 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 485.60 = 264.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/485.60 = 264.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 485.60 × 264.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 128,509.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,509.18/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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