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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 402.62 and 265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 402.62 and 265.55 is: 398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 402.62 = 265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/402.62 = 265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 402.62 × 265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 106,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,912.40/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.10

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