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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.02, 532.71 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.02, 532.71 and 264.56 is: 395.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.02 : 532.71 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.02/532.71 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.02x = 532.71 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.02x = 140,931.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,931.09/356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.85

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