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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.17, 533.22 and 265.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.17, 533.22 and 265.27 is: 397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.17 : 533.22 = 265.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.17/533.22 = 265.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.17x = 533.22 × 265.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.17x = 141,447.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,447.27/356.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.13

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