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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.42, 602.70 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.42, 602.70 and 265.41 is: 397.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.42 : 602.70 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.42/602.70 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.42x = 602.70 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.42x = 159,962.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,962.61/402.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.50

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