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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.76, 395.16 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.76, 395.16 and 257.04 is: 385.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.76 : 395.16 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.76/395.16 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.76x = 395.16 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.76x = 101,571.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,571.93/263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.09

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