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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.92, 532.32 and 263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.92, 532.32 and 263.70 is: 394.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.92 : 532.32 = 263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.92/532.32 = 263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.92x = 532.32 × 263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.92x = 140,372.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,372.78/355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.39

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