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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.28, 493.94 and 265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.28, 493.94 and 265.08 is: 365.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.28 : 493.94 = 265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.28/493.94 = 265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.28x = 493.94 × 265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.28x = 130,933.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,933.62/358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.45

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