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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.98, 487.15 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.98, 487.15 and 265.50 is: 366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.98 : 487.15 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.98/487.15 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.98x = 487.15 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.98x = 129,338.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,338.33/352.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.42

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