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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.00, 413.40 and 265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.00, 413.40 and 265.07 is: 365.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.00 : 413.40 = 265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.00/413.40 = 265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.00x = 413.40 × 265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.00x = 109,581.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,581.97/300.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.27

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