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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.57, 593.57 and 265.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.57, 593.57 and 265.25 is: 398.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.57 : 593.57 = 265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.57/593.57 = 265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.57x = 593.57 × 265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.57x = 157,443.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,443.12/395.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.02

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