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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.87, 398.94 and 245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.87, 398.94 and 245.89 is: 368.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.87 : 398.94 = 245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.87/398.94 = 245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.87x = 398.94 × 245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.87x = 98,095.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,095.36/265.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.96

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