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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.76, 533.16 and 263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.76, 533.16 and 263.72 is: 395.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.76 : 533.16 = 263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.76/533.16 = 263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.76x = 533.16 × 263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.76x = 140,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,604.96/355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.22

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