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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.59, 533.39 and 264.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.59, 533.39 and 264.47 is: 396.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.59 : 533.39 = 264.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.59/533.39 = 264.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.59x = 533.39 × 264.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.59x = 141,061.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,061.66/355.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.70

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