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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.21, 549.54 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.21, 549.54 and 265.20 is: 365.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.21 : 549.54 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.21/549.54 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.21x = 549.54 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.21x = 145,738.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,738.01/398.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.99

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