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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.94, 486 and 264.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.94, 486 and 264.46 is: 365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.94 : 486 = 264.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.94/486 = 264.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.94x = 486 × 264.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.94x = 128,527.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,527.56/351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.20

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