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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.77, 397.71 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.77, 397.71 and 265.68 is: 365.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.77 : 397.71 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.77/397.71 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.77x = 397.71 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.77x = 105,663.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,663.59/288.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.92

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