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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.33, 393.03 and 253.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.33, 393.03 and 253.39 is: 376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.33 : 393.03 = 253.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.33/393.03 = 253.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.33x = 393.03 × 253.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.33x = 99,589.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,589.87/264.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.76

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