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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.55, 398.32 and 260.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.55, 398.32 and 260.99 is: 391.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.55 : 398.32 = 260.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.55/398.32 = 260.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.55x = 398.32 × 260.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.55x = 103,956.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,956.39/265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.48

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