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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.11, 396.65 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.11, 396.65 and 245.94 is: 370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.11 : 396.65 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.11/396.65 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.11x = 396.65 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.11x = 97,552.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,552.10/263.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.77

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