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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.15, 544.93 and 264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.15, 544.93 and 264.13 is: 364.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.15 : 544.93 = 264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.15/544.93 = 264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.15x = 544.93 × 264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.15x = 143,930.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,930.34/395.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.25

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