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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.54, 363.38 and 256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.54, 363.38 and 256.40 is: 353.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.54 : 363.38 = 256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.54/363.38 = 256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.54x = 363.38 × 256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.54x = 93,170.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,170.63/263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.54

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