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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 533.28 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 533.28 and 264.32 is: 395.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 533.28 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/533.28 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 533.28 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 140,956.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,956.57/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.50

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