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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.94, 396.32 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.94, 396.32 and 259.08 is: 389.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.94 : 396.32 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.94/396.32 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.94x = 396.32 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.94x = 102,677.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,677.29/263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.02

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