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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.30, 488.94 and 265.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.30, 488.94 and 265.77 is: 366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.30 : 488.94 = 265.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.30/488.94 = 265.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.30x = 488.94 × 265.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.30x = 129,945.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,945.58/354.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.77

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