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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.74, 485.24 and 263.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.74, 485.24 and 263.07 is: 362.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.74 : 485.24 = 263.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.74/485.24 = 263.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.74x = 485.24 × 263.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.74x = 127,653.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,653.62/351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.92

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