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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.92, 532.85 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.92, 532.85 and 265.02 is: 396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.92 : 532.85 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.92/532.85 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.92x = 532.85 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.92x = 141,214.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,214.58/355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.76

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