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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.40, 445.82 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.40, 445.82 and 265 is: 397.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.40 : 445.82 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.40/445.82 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.40x = 445.82 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.40x = 118,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,142.30/297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.25

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