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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.31, 396.28 and 265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.31, 396.28 and 265.40 is: 394.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.31 : 396.28 = 265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.31/396.28 = 265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.31x = 396.28 × 265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.31x = 105,173.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,173.29/266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.92

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