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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.80, 534.09 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.80, 534.09 and 264.30 is: 396.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.80 : 534.09 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.80/534.09 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.80x = 534.09 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.80x = 141,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,159.99/355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.74

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