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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.58, 545.76 and 264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.58, 545.76 and 264.36 is: 364.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.58 : 545.76 = 264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.58/545.76 = 264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.58x = 545.76 × 264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.58x = 144,277.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,277.11/395.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.72

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