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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.07, 487.40 and 265.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.07, 487.40 and 265.77 is: 366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.07 : 487.40 = 265.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.07/487.40 = 265.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.07x = 487.40 × 265.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.07x = 129,534.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,534.97/353.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.88

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