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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.70, 534.57 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.70, 534.57 and 265.44 is: 397.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.70 : 534.57 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.70/534.57 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.70x = 534.57 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.70x = 141,896.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,896.26/356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.80

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