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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.41, 407.57 and 265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.41, 407.57 and 265.74 is: 366.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.41 : 407.57 = 265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.41/407.57 = 265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.41x = 407.57 × 265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.41x = 108,306.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,306.32/295.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.63

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