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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 546.96 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 546.96 and 264.78 is: 365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 546.96 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/546.96 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 546.96 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 144,824.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,824.07/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.72

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