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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.80, 485.62 and 264.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.80, 485.62 and 264.73 is: 365.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.80 : 485.62 = 264.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.80/485.62 = 264.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.80x = 485.62 × 264.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.80x = 128,556.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,556.31/351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.42

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