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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.54, 534.24 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.54, 534.24 and 265.32 is: 397.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.54 : 534.24 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.54/534.24 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.54x = 534.24 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.54x = 141,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,744.56/356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.56

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