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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.81, 485.81 and 264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.81, 485.81 and 264.94 is: 365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.81 : 485.81 = 264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.81/485.81 = 264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.81x = 485.81 × 264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.81x = 128,710.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,710.50/351.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.85

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