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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.82, 487.06 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.82, 487.06 and 265.52 is: 366.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.82 : 487.06 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.82/487.06 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.82x = 487.06 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.82x = 129,324.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,324.17/352.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.54

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