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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.56, 545.22 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.56, 545.22 and 264.52 is: 364.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.56 : 545.22 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.56/545.22 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.56x = 545.22 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.56x = 144,221.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,221.59/395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.60

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