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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 545.04 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 545.04 and 264.24 is: 364.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 545.04 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/545.04 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 545.04 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 144,021.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,021.37/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.35

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