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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.50, 393.81 and 263.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.50, 393.81 and 263.69 is: 392.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.50 : 393.81 = 263.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.50/393.81 = 263.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.50x = 393.81 × 263.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.50x = 103,841.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,841.79/264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.60

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