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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.32, 593.50 and 265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.32, 593.50 and 265.40 is: 398.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.32 : 593.50 = 265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.32/593.50 = 265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.32x = 593.50 × 265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.32x = 157,514.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,514.90/395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.45

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