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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.10, 396.77 and 246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.10, 396.77 and 246.15 is: 368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.10 : 396.77 = 246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.10/396.77 = 246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.10x = 396.77 × 246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.10x = 97,663.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,663.70/265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.41

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