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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.64, 395.04 and 240.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.64, 395.04 and 240.84 is: 360.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.64 : 395.04 = 240.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.64/395.04 = 240.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.64x = 395.04 × 240.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.64x = 95,141.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,141.43/263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.88

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