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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.40, 366.40 and 253.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.40, 366.40 and 253.66 is: 350.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.40 : 366.40 = 253.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.40/366.40 = 253.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.40x = 366.40 × 253.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.40x = 92,941.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,941.02/265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.19

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