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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.77, 399.65 and 264.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.77, 399.65 and 264.77 is: 399.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.77 : 399.65 = 264.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.77/399.65 = 264.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.77x = 399.65 × 264.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.77x = 105,812.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,812.01/264.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.65

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