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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.26, 532.97 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.26, 532.97 and 265.04 is: 397.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.26 : 532.97 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.26/532.97 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.26x = 532.97 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.26x = 141,254.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,254.38/355.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.61

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