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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.41, 397.71 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.41, 397.71 and 253.26 is: 379.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.41 : 397.71 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.41/397.71 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.41x = 397.71 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.41x = 100,724.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,724.03/265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.50

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