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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.46, 545.43 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.46, 545.43 and 264.42 is: 364.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.46 : 545.43 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.46/545.43 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.46x = 545.43 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.46x = 144,222.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,222.60/395.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.70

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