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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.88, 396.61 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.88, 396.61 and 261.48 is: 390.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.88 : 396.61 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.88/396.61 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.88x = 396.61 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.88x = 103,705.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,705.58/265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.05

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