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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.98, 532.92 and 265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.98, 532.92 and 265.06 is: 396.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.98 : 532.92 = 265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.98/532.92 = 265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.98x = 532.92 × 265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.98x = 141,255.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,255.78/355.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.81

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