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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.29, 397.46 and 259.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.29, 397.46 and 259.53 is: 388.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.29 : 397.46 = 259.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.29/397.46 = 259.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.29x = 397.46 × 259.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.29x = 103,151.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,151.50/265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.83

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