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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.42, 532.09 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.42, 532.09 and 264.52 is: 396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.42 : 532.09 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.42/532.09 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.42x = 532.09 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.42x = 140,748.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,748.45/355.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.01

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