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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.14, 545.52 and 264.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.14, 545.52 and 264.46 is: 365.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.14 : 545.52 = 264.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.14/545.52 = 264.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.14x = 545.52 × 264.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.14x = 144,268.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,268.22/395.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.11

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