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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.85, 364.64 and 255.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.85, 364.64 and 255.89 is: 353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.85 : 364.64 = 255.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.85/364.64 = 255.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.85x = 364.64 × 255.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.85x = 93,304.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,304.63/263.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.63

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