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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.33, 533.96 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.33, 533.96 and 264.60 is: 396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.33 : 533.96 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.33/533.96 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.33x = 533.96 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.33x = 141,284.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,284.49/356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.50

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