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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.07, 393.93 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.07, 393.93 and 237.56 is: 355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.07 : 393.93 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.07/393.93 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.07x = 393.93 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.07x = 93,580.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,580.04/263.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.72

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