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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.20, 535.32 and 265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.20, 535.32 and 265.94 is: 398.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.20 : 535.32 = 265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.20/535.32 = 265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.20x = 535.32 × 265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.20x = 142,363.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,363.00/357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.55

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