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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.71, 398.52 and 262.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.71, 398.52 and 262.65 is: 393.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.71 : 398.52 = 262.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.71/398.52 = 262.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.71x = 398.52 × 262.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.71x = 104,671.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,671.28/265.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.93

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