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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.10, 394.21 and 253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.10, 394.21 and 253.11 is: 379.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.10 : 394.21 = 253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.10/394.21 = 253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.10x = 394.21 × 253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.10x = 99,778.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,778.49/263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.24

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