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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.61, 548.71 and 264.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.61, 548.71 and 264.61 is: 365.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.61 : 548.71 = 264.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.61/548.71 = 264.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.61x = 548.71 × 264.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.61x = 145,197.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,197.78/397.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.18

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