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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.56, 400.36 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.56, 400.36 and 263.28 is: 396.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.56 : 400.36 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.56/400.36 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.56x = 400.36 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.56x = 105,406.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,406.78/265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.92

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