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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.84, 545 and 264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.84, 545 and 264 is: 364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.84 : 545 = 264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.84/545 = 264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.84x = 545 × 264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.84x = 143,880
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,880/394.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.40

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