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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.33, 394.75 and 245.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.33, 394.75 and 245.55 is: 368.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.33 : 394.75 = 245.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.33/394.75 = 245.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.33x = 394.75 × 245.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.33x = 96,932.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,932.65/263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.11

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