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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.30, 546.36 and 265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.30, 546.36 and 265.08 is: 365.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.30 : 546.36 = 265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.30/546.36 = 265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.30x = 546.36 × 265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.30x = 144,829.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,829.11/396.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.45

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