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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.82, 485.67 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.82, 485.67 and 264.52 is: 365.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.82 : 485.67 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.82/485.67 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.82x = 485.67 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.82x = 128,469.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,469.43/351.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.16

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