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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.47, 593.75 and 265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.47, 593.75 and 265.06 is: 397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.47 : 593.75 = 265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.47/593.75 = 265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.47x = 593.75 × 265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.47x = 157,379.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,379.38/395.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.96

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