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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.54, 535.01 and 265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.54, 535.01 and 265.01 is: 397.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.54 : 535.01 = 265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.54/535.01 = 265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.54x = 535.01 × 265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.54x = 141,779.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,779.00/356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.66

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