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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.83, 396.80 and 253.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.83, 396.80 and 253.99 is: 379.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.83 : 396.80 = 253.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.83/396.80 = 253.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.83x = 396.80 × 253.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.83x = 100,783.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,783.23/265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.13

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