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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.87, 397.99 and 245.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.87, 397.99 and 245.62 is: 367.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.87 : 397.99 = 245.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.87/397.99 = 245.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.87x = 397.99 × 245.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.87x = 97,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,754.30/265.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.68

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