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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.54, 532.40 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.54, 532.40 and 264.30 is: 395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.54 : 532.40 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.54/532.40 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.54x = 532.40 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.54x = 140,713.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,713.32/355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.77

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