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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265, 396.62 and 259.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265, 396.62 and 259.04 is: 387.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265 : 396.62 = 259.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265/396.62 = 259.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265x = 396.62 × 259.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265x = 102,740.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,740.44/265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.70

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