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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.40, 365.98 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.40, 365.98 and 259.44 is: 357.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.40 : 365.98 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.40/365.98 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.40x = 365.98 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.40x = 94,949.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,949.85/265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.76

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