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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.37, 532.58 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.37, 532.58 and 263.32 is: 394.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.37 : 532.58 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.37/532.58 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.37x = 532.58 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.37x = 140,236.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,236.32/355.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.63

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