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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.18, 546.60 and 265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.18, 546.60 and 265.23 is: 365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.18 : 546.60 = 265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.18/546.60 = 265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.18x = 546.60 × 265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.18x = 144,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,974.72/396.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.93

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