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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.66, 532.46 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.66, 532.46 and 264.76 is: 396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.66 : 532.46 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.66/532.46 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.66x = 532.46 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.66x = 140,974.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,974.11/355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.37

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