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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.32, 394.14 and 253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.32, 394.14 and 253.24 is: 379.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.32 : 394.14 = 253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.32/394.14 = 253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.32x = 394.14 × 253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.32x = 99,812.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,812.01/263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.05

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