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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.88, 361.47 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.88, 361.47 and 261 is: 357.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.88 : 361.47 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.88/361.47 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.88x = 361.47 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.88x = 94,343.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,343.67/263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.52

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