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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 397.14 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 397.14 and 255.24 is: 382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 397.14 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/397.14 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 397.14 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 101,366.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,366.01/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.05

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