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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.35, 488.85 and 265.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.35, 488.85 and 265.97 is: 366.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.35 : 488.85 = 265.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.35/488.85 = 265.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.35x = 488.85 × 265.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.35x = 130,019.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,019.43/354.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.92

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