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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.93, 549.34 and 265.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.93, 549.34 and 265.37 is: 366.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.93 : 549.34 = 265.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.93/549.34 = 265.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.93x = 549.34 × 265.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.93x = 145,778.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,778.36/397.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.34

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