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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.33, 532.46 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.33, 532.46 and 263.60 is: 395.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.33 : 532.46 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.33/532.46 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.33x = 532.46 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.33x = 140,353.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,353.81/355.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.00

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