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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.77, 546.75 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.77, 546.75 and 265.68 is: 398.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.77 : 546.75 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.77/546.75 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.77x = 546.75 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.77x = 145,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,260.54/364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.23

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