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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.34, 533.97 and 264.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.34, 533.97 and 264.59 is: 396.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.34 : 533.97 = 264.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.34/533.97 = 264.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.34x = 533.97 × 264.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.34x = 141,284.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,284.46/356.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.49

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