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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.77, 398.88 and 245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.77, 398.88 and 245.25 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.77 : 398.88 = 245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.77/398.88 = 245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.77x = 398.88 × 245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.77x = 97,825.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,825.32/265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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