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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.64, 593.75 and 265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.64, 593.75 and 265.89 is: 399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.64 : 593.75 = 265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.64/593.75 = 265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.64x = 593.75 × 265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.64x = 157,872.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,872.19/395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.03

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