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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.44, 425.80 and 265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.44, 425.80 and 265.80 is: 396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.44 : 425.80 = 265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.44/425.80 = 265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.44x = 425.80 × 265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.44x = 113,177.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,177.64/285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.50

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