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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.28, 487.44 and 265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.28, 487.44 and 265.80 is: 366.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.28 : 487.44 = 265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.28/487.44 = 265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.28x = 487.44 × 265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.28x = 129,561.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,561.55/353.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.74

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