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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 400.40 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 400.40 and 265.28 is: 400.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 400.40 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/400.40 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 400.40 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 106,218.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,218.11/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.40

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