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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.76, 486.68 and 265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.76, 486.68 and 265.55 is: 366.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.76 : 486.68 = 265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.76/486.68 = 265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.76x = 486.68 × 265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.76x = 129,234.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,234.11/352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.36

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