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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.76, 536.16 and 265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.76, 536.16 and 265.72 is: 398.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.76 : 536.16 = 265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.76/536.16 = 265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.76x = 536.16 × 265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.76x = 142,468.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,468.44/357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.22

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