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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.69, 393.54 and 257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.69, 393.54 and 257.55 is: 384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.69 : 393.54 = 257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.69/393.54 = 257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.69x = 393.54 × 257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.69x = 101,355.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,355.58/263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.37

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