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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.08, 531.92 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.08, 531.92 and 264.28 is: 394.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.08 : 531.92 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.08/531.92 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.08x = 531.92 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.08x = 140,575.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,575.82/356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.79

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