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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.49, 396.10 and 262.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.49, 396.10 and 262.87 is: 393.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.49 : 396.10 = 262.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.49/396.10 = 262.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.49x = 396.10 × 262.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.49x = 104,122.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,122.81/264.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.67

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