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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.77, 399.09 and 255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.77, 399.09 and 255.29 is: 383.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.77 : 399.09 = 255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.77/399.09 = 255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.77x = 399.09 × 255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.77x = 101,881.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,881.69/265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.35

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