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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.80, 546.26 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.80, 546.26 and 264.76 is: 365.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.80 : 546.26 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.80/546.26 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.80x = 546.26 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.80x = 144,627.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,627.80/395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.41

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