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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.18, 546.66 and 265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.18, 546.66 and 265.22 is: 365.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.18 : 546.66 = 265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.18/546.66 = 265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.18x = 546.66 × 265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.18x = 144,985.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,985.17/396.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.96

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