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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 393.72 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 393.72 and 263.04 is: 391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 393.72 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/393.72 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 393.72 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 103,564.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,564.11/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.58

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