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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.20, 532 and 264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.20, 532 and 264 is: 395.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.20 : 532 = 264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.20/532 = 264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.20x = 532 × 264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.20x = 140,448
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,448/355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.41

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