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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.83, 532.68 and 264.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.83, 532.68 and 264.93 is: 396.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.83 : 532.68 = 264.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.83/532.68 = 264.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.83x = 532.68 × 264.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.83x = 141,122.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,122.91/355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.60

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