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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.18, 548.28 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.18, 548.28 and 264.60 is: 365.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.18 : 548.28 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.18/548.28 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.18x = 548.28 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.18x = 145,074.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,074.89/397.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.26

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