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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.17, 593.48 and 265.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.17, 593.48 and 265.81 is: 398.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.17 : 593.48 = 265.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.17/593.48 = 265.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.17x = 593.48 × 265.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.17x = 157,750.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,750.05/396.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.19

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