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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.04, 426.48 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.04, 426.48 and 265.20 is: 396.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.04 : 426.48 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.04/426.48 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.04x = 426.48 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.04x = 113,102.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,102.50/285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.80

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