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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.53, 603.39 and 265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.53, 603.39 and 265.64 is: 398.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.53 : 603.39 = 265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.53/603.39 = 265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.53x = 603.39 × 265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.53x = 160,284.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,284.52/402.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.19

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