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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.50, 535.71 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.50, 535.71 and 265.82 is: 398.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.50 : 535.71 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.50/535.71 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.50x = 535.71 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.50x = 142,402.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,402.43/357.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.33

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