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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.64, 532.20 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.64, 532.20 and 263.44 is: 395.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.64 : 532.20 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.64/532.20 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.64x = 532.20 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.64x = 140,202.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,202.77/354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.34

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