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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.61, 396.92 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.61, 396.92 and 260.97 is: 391.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.61 : 396.92 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.61/396.92 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.61x = 396.92 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.61x = 103,584.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,584.21/264.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.46

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