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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353, 486.26 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353, 486.26 and 265.56 is: 365.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353 : 486.26 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353/486.26 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353x = 486.26 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353x = 129,131.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,131.21/353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.81

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