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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.28, 398.89 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.28, 398.89 and 264.28 is: 398.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.28 : 398.89 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.28/398.89 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.28x = 398.89 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.28x = 105,418.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,418.65/264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.89

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