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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.62, 546.14 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.62, 546.14 and 264.72 is: 365.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.62 : 546.14 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.62/546.14 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.62x = 546.14 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.62x = 144,574.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,574.18/395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.44

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