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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.59, 398.39 and 70.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.59, 398.39 and 70.58 is: 105.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.59 : 398.39 = 70.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.59/398.39 = 70.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.59x = 398.39 × 70.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.59x = 28,117.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,117.89/265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.87

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