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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.92, 486.52 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.92, 486.52 and 264.44 is: 365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.92 : 486.52 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.92/486.52 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.92x = 486.52 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.92x = 128,655.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,655.35/351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.58

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