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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.61, 532.94 and 263.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.61, 532.94 and 263.57 is: 395.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.61 : 532.94 = 263.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.61/532.94 = 263.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.61x = 532.94 × 263.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.61x = 140,463.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,463.01/355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.00

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