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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.88, 546.31 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.88, 546.31 and 265.20 is: 365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.88 : 546.31 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.88/546.31 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.88x = 546.31 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.88x = 144,878.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,878.68/395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.97

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