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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.92, 531.34 and 264.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.92, 531.34 and 264.02 is: 395.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.92 : 531.34 = 264.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.92/531.34 = 264.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.92x = 531.34 × 264.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.92x = 140,284.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,284.39/354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.26

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