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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.52, 395.38 and 255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.52, 395.38 and 255.80 is: 380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.52 : 395.38 = 255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.52/395.38 = 255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.52x = 395.38 × 255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.52x = 101,138.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,138.20/265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.91

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