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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.53, 546.86 and 265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.53, 546.86 and 265.72 is: 366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.53 : 546.86 = 265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.53/546.86 = 265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.53x = 546.86 × 265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.53x = 145,307.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,307.58/396.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.45

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