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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.36, 545.04 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.36, 545.04 and 264.08 is: 364.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.36 : 545.04 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.36/545.04 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.36x = 545.04 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.36x = 143,934.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,934.16/395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.06

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