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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.06, 534.90 and 265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.06, 534.90 and 265.49 is: 397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.06 : 534.90 = 265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.06/534.90 = 265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.06x = 534.90 × 265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.06x = 142,007.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,007.93/357.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.71

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