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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.61, 397.95 and 255.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.61, 397.95 and 255.62 is: 382.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.61 : 397.95 = 255.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.61/397.95 = 255.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.61x = 397.95 × 255.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.61x = 101,723.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,723.98/265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.98

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