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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.96, 398.46 and 260.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.96, 398.46 and 260.68 is: 390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.96 : 398.46 = 260.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.96/398.46 = 260.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.96x = 398.46 × 260.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.96x = 103,870.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,870.55/265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.55

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