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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.78, 546.08 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.78, 546.08 and 264.75 is: 365.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.78 : 546.08 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.78/546.08 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.78x = 546.08 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.78x = 144,573.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,573.36/395.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.29

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