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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.04, 457.06 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.04, 457.06 and 265 is: 395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.04 : 457.06 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.04/457.06 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.04x = 457.06 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.04x = 121,120.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,120.90/306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.77

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