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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.60, 486.98 and 265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.60, 486.98 and 265.64 is: 366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.60 : 486.98 = 265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.60/486.98 = 265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.60x = 486.98 × 265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.60x = 129,361.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,361.37/352.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.88

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