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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.56, 398.96 and 254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.56, 398.96 and 254.63 is: 382.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.56 : 398.96 = 254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.56/398.96 = 254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.56x = 398.96 × 254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.56x = 101,583.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,583.92/265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.53

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