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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.76, 487.08 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.76, 487.08 and 265.28 is: 366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.76 : 487.08 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.76/487.08 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.76x = 487.08 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.76x = 129,210.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,210.15/352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.29

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