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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.24, 549.36 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.24, 549.36 and 265.52 is: 366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.24 : 549.36 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.24/549.36 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.24x = 549.36 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.24x = 145,866.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,866.07/398.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.28

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