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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.80, 396.10 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.80, 396.10 and 259.32 is: 386.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.80 : 396.10 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.80/396.10 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.80x = 396.10 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.80x = 102,716.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,716.65/265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.44

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