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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.34, 593.25 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.34, 593.25 and 265.44 is: 398.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.34 : 593.25 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.34/593.25 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.34x = 593.25 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.34x = 157,472.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,472.28/395.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.32

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