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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.04, 486.45 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.04, 486.45 and 265.56 is: 365.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.04 : 486.45 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.04/486.45 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.04x = 486.45 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.04x = 129,181.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,181.66/353.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.91

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