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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.29, 548.45 and 264.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.29, 548.45 and 264.73 is: 365.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.29 : 548.45 = 264.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.29/548.45 = 264.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.29x = 548.45 × 264.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.29x = 145,191.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,191.17/397.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.45

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