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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.69, 393.63 and 245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.69, 393.63 and 245.46 is: 366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.69 : 393.63 = 245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.69/393.63 = 245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.69x = 393.63 × 245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.69x = 96,620.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,620.42/263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.42

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