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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.92, 546.48 and 264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.92, 546.48 and 264.88 is: 365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.92 : 546.48 = 264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.92/546.48 = 264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.92x = 546.48 × 264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.92x = 144,751.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,751.62/395.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.61

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