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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 398.66 and 262.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 398.66 and 262.53 is: 394.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 398.66 = 262.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/398.66 = 262.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 398.66 × 262.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 104,658.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,658.90/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.53

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