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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.54, 486.52 and 265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.54, 486.52 and 265.06 is: 365.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.54 : 486.52 = 265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.54/486.52 = 265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.54x = 486.52 × 265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.54x = 128,956.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,956.99/352.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.79

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