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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.16, 487.06 and 264.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.16, 487.06 and 264.85 is: 365.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.16 : 487.06 = 264.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.16/487.06 = 264.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.16x = 487.06 × 264.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.16x = 128,995.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,995.41/353.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.26

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