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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.09, 397.50 and 253.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.09, 397.50 and 253.87 is: 380.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.09 : 397.50 = 253.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.09/397.50 = 253.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.09x = 397.50 × 253.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.09x = 100,913.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,913.33/265.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.68

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