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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.39, 531.71 and 264.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.39, 531.71 and 264.49 is: 395.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.39 : 531.71 = 264.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.39/531.71 = 264.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.39x = 531.71 × 264.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.39x = 140,633.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,633.30/355.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.72

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