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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.56, 399.06 and 260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.56, 399.06 and 260.76 is: 391.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.56 : 399.06 = 260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.56/399.06 = 260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.56x = 399.06 × 260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.56x = 104,058.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,058.89/265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.85

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