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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.59, 486.62 and 265.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.59, 486.62 and 265.11 is: 365.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.59 : 486.62 = 265.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.59/486.62 = 265.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.59x = 486.62 × 265.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.59x = 129,007.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,007.83/352.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.89

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