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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.05, 395.48 and 259.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.05, 395.48 and 259.04 is: 387.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.05 : 395.48 = 259.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.05/395.48 = 259.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.05x = 395.48 × 259.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.05x = 102,441.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,441.87/264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.97

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