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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.35, 546.10 and 265.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.35, 546.10 and 265.13 is: 365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.35 : 546.10 = 265.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.35/546.10 = 265.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.35x = 546.10 × 265.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.35x = 144,787.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,787.49/396.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.30

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