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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.40, 398.22 and 261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.40, 398.22 and 261.08 is: 391.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.40 : 398.22 = 261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.40/398.22 = 261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.40x = 398.22 × 261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.40x = 103,967.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,967.28/265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.74

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