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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.16, 546.51 and 265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.16, 546.51 and 265.21 is: 365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.16 : 546.51 = 265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.16/546.51 = 265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.16x = 546.51 × 265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.16x = 144,939.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,939.92/396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.86

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