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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.55, 395.18 and 263.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.55, 395.18 and 263.29 is: 393.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.55 : 395.18 = 263.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.55/395.18 = 263.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.55x = 395.18 × 263.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.55x = 104,046.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,046.94/264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.30

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