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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.78, 602.96 and 265.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.78, 602.96 and 265.11 is: 397.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.78 : 602.96 = 265.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.78/602.96 = 265.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.78x = 602.96 × 265.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.78x = 159,849.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,849.40/401.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.86

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