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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.20, 532.32 and 263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.20, 532.32 and 263.94 is: 395.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.20 : 532.32 = 263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.20/532.32 = 263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.20x = 532.32 × 263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.20x = 140,500.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,500.54/355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.55

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