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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.48, 559.86 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.48, 559.86 and 265 is: 397.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.48 : 559.86 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.48/559.86 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.48x = 559.86 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.48x = 148,362.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,362.90/373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.24

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