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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.10, 592.83 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.10, 592.83 and 265.14 is: 397.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.10 : 592.83 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.10/592.83 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.10x = 592.83 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.10x = 157,182.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,182.95/395.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.83

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