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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.57, 394.89 and 254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.57, 394.89 and 254 is: 380.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.57 : 394.89 = 254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.57/394.89 = 254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.57x = 394.89 × 254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.57x = 100,302.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,302.06/263.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.55

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