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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.26, 548.64 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.26, 548.64 and 364.50 is: 503.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.26 : 548.64 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.26/548.64 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.26x = 548.64 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.26x = 199,979.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,979.28/397.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.40

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