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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.44, 487.56 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.44, 487.56 and 265.96 is: 366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.44 : 487.56 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.44/487.56 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.44x = 487.56 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.44x = 129,671.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,671.46/353.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.88

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