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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.76, 399.36 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.76, 399.36 and 265.04 is: 398.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.76 : 399.36 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.76/399.36 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.76x = 399.36 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.76x = 105,846.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,846.37/265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.28

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