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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.40, 487.51 and 265.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.40, 487.51 and 265.11 is: 365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.40 : 487.51 = 265.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.40/487.51 = 265.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.40x = 487.51 × 265.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.40x = 129,243.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,243.78/353.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.72

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