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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.91, 399.11 and 265.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.91, 399.11 and 265.51 is: 398.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.91 : 399.11 = 265.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.91/399.11 = 265.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.91x = 399.11 × 265.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.91x = 105,967.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,967.70/265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.51

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