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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.02, 591.45 and 265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.02, 591.45 and 265.22 is: 397.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.02 : 591.45 = 265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.02/591.45 = 265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.02x = 591.45 × 265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.02x = 156,864.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,864.37/395.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.10

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