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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.17, 603.64 and 265.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.17, 603.64 and 265.31 is: 398.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.17 : 603.64 = 265.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.17/603.64 = 265.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.17x = 603.64 × 265.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.17x = 160,147.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,147.38/402.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.21

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