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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.43, 548.65 and 264.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.43, 548.65 and 264.87 is: 365.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.43 : 548.65 = 264.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.43/548.65 = 264.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.43x = 548.65 × 264.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.43x = 145,320.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,320.93/397.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.65

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