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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265, 397.92 and 240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265, 397.92 and 240.76 is: 361.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265 : 397.92 = 240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265/397.92 = 240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265x = 397.92 × 240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265x = 95,803.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,803.22/265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.52

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