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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.72, 396.25 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.72, 396.25 and 263.28 is: 392.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.72 : 396.25 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.72/396.25 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.72x = 396.25 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.72x = 104,324.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,324.70/265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.61

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