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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.96, 399.39 and 239.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.96, 399.39 and 239.53 is: 359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.96 : 399.39 = 239.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.96/399.39 = 239.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.96x = 399.39 × 239.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.96x = 95,665.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,665.89/265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.70

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