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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.44, 533.94 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.44, 533.94 and 265 is: 396.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.44 : 533.94 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.44/533.94 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.44x = 533.94 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.44x = 141,494.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,494.10/356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.96

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