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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.40, 365.76 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.40, 365.76 and 260.72 is: 359.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.40 : 365.76 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.40/365.76 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.40x = 365.76 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.40x = 95,360.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,360.95/265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.31

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