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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.69, 397.44 and 259.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.69, 397.44 and 259.83 is: 390.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.69 : 397.44 = 259.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.69/397.44 = 259.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.69x = 397.44 × 259.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.69x = 103,266.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,266.84/264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.14

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