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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.60, 397.96 and 255.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.60, 397.96 and 255.61 is: 382.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.60 : 397.96 = 255.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.60/397.96 = 255.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.60x = 397.96 × 255.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.60x = 101,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,722.56/265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.99

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