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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.08, 544.92 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.08, 544.92 and 264.28 is: 364.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.08 : 544.92 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.08/544.92 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.08x = 544.92 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.08x = 144,011.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,011.46/395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.51

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