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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.73, 393.84 and 260.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.73, 393.84 and 260.87 is: 389.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.73 : 393.84 = 260.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.73/393.84 = 260.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.73x = 393.84 × 260.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.73x = 102,738.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,738.75/263.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.56

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