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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.98, 603.52 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.98, 603.52 and 265.68 is: 397.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.98 : 603.52 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.98/603.52 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.98x = 603.52 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.98x = 160,342.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,342.53/402.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.90

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