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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.28, 546.88 and 265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.28, 546.88 and 265.54 is: 366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.28 : 546.88 = 265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.28/546.88 = 265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.28x = 546.88 × 265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.28x = 145,218.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,218.52/396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.45

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