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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.85, 393.89 and 244.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.85, 393.89 and 244.81 is: 365.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.85 : 393.89 = 244.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.85/393.89 = 244.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.85x = 393.89 × 244.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.85x = 96,428.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,428.21/263.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.47

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