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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 399.96 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 399.96 and 263.52 is: 396.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 399.96 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/399.96 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 399.96 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 105,397.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,397.46/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.35

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