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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.73, 545.96 and 264.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.73, 545.96 and 264.83 is: 365.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.73 : 545.96 = 264.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.73/545.96 = 264.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.73x = 545.96 × 264.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.73x = 144,584.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,584.52/395.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.36

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