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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.48, 486.12 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.48, 486.12 and 265 is: 365.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.48 : 486.12 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.48/486.12 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.48x = 486.12 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.48x = 128,821.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,821.80/352.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.47

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