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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.96, 546.06 and 265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.96, 546.06 and 265.10 is: 365.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.96 : 546.06 = 265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.96/546.06 = 265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.96x = 546.06 × 265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.96x = 144,760.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,760.51/395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.59

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