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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.61, 395.46 and 243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.61, 395.46 and 243.09 is: 364.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.61 : 395.46 = 243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.61/395.46 = 243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.61x = 395.46 × 243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.61x = 96,132.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,132.37/263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.68

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