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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.36, 532.99 and 264.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.36, 532.99 and 264.19 is: 396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.36 : 532.99 = 264.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.36/532.99 = 264.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.36x = 532.99 × 264.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.36x = 140,810.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,810.63/355.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.25

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