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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.59, 595.60 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.59, 595.60 and 265.41 is: 397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.59 : 595.60 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.59/595.60 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.59x = 595.60 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.59x = 158,076.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,076.87/397.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.59

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