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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.66, 486.37 and 264.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.66, 486.37 and 264.35 is: 364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.66 : 486.37 = 264.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.66/486.37 = 264.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.66x = 486.37 × 264.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.66x = 128,570.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,570.14/352.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.58

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