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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.86, 562.88 and 265.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.86, 562.88 and 265.91 is: 398.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.86 : 562.88 = 265.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.86/562.88 = 265.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.86x = 562.88 × 265.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.86x = 149,673.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,673.27/375.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.21

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