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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.47, 397.79 and 256.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.47, 397.79 and 256.99 is: 385.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.47 : 397.79 = 256.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.47/397.79 = 256.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.47x = 397.79 × 256.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.47x = 102,228.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,228.05/265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.08

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