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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.45, 394.56 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.45, 394.56 and 254.34 is: 380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.45 : 394.56 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.45/394.56 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.45x = 394.56 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.45x = 100,351.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,351.05/263.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.91

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