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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.10, 363.72 and 260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.10, 363.72 and 260.64 is: 360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.10 : 363.72 = 260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.10/363.72 = 260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.10x = 363.72 × 260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.10x = 94,799.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,799.98/263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.32

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