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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.80, 535.59 and 265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.80, 535.59 and 265.30 is: 398.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.80 : 535.59 = 265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.80/535.59 = 265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.80x = 535.59 × 265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.80x = 142,092.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,092.03/356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.24

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