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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.16, 545.58 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.16, 545.58 and 264.12 is: 364.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.16 : 545.58 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.16/545.58 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.16x = 545.58 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.16x = 144,098.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,098.59/395.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.66

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