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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 545.22 and 264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 545.22 and 264.51 is: 364.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 545.22 = 264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/545.22 = 264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 545.22 × 264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 144,216.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,216.14/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.85

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