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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.60, 545.58 and 264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.60, 545.58 and 264.68 is: 365.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.60 : 545.58 = 264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.60/545.58 = 264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.60x = 545.58 × 264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.60x = 144,404.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,404.11/395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.03

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