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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.30, 533.34 and 263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.30, 533.34 and 263.80 is: 395.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.30 : 533.34 = 263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.30/533.34 = 263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.30x = 533.34 × 263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.30x = 140,695.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,695.09/355.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.99

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