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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.21, 395.28 and 262.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.21, 395.28 and 262.89 is: 391.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.21 : 395.28 = 262.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.21/395.28 = 262.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.21x = 395.28 × 262.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.21x = 103,915.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,915.16/265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.83

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