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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.21, 488.14 and 265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.21, 488.14 and 265.53 is: 365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.21 : 488.14 = 265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.21/488.14 = 265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.21x = 488.14 × 265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.21x = 129,615.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,615.73/354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.93

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