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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.80, 361.34 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.80, 361.34 and 263.08 is: 360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.80 : 361.34 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.80/361.34 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.80x = 361.34 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.80x = 95,061.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,061.33/263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.35

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