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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.92, 394.38 and 257.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.92, 394.38 and 257.84 is: 385.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.92 : 394.38 = 257.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.92/394.38 = 257.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.92x = 394.38 × 257.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.92x = 101,686.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,686.94/263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.29

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