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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.04, 397.27 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.04, 397.27 and 262.16 is: 392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.04 : 397.27 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.04/397.27 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.04x = 397.27 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.04x = 104,145.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,145.66/265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.95

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