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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.93, 488.49 and 264.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.93, 488.49 and 264.65 is: 365.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.93 : 488.49 = 264.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.93/488.49 = 264.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.93x = 488.49 × 264.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.93x = 129,279.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,279.03/353.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.27

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