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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.82, 532.50 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.82, 532.50 and 264.32 is: 395.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.82 : 532.50 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.82/532.50 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.82x = 532.50 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.82x = 140,750.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,750.40/355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.57

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