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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.11, 533.68 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.11, 533.68 and 264.06 is: 395.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.11 : 533.68 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.11/533.68 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.11x = 533.68 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.11x = 140,923.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,923.54/356.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.73

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