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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.48, 545.70 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.48, 545.70 and 264.44 is: 364.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.48 : 545.70 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.48/545.70 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.48x = 545.70 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.48x = 144,304.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,304.91/395.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.89

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