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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.64, 394.24 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.64, 394.24 and 263.68 is: 363.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.64 : 394.24 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.64/394.24 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.64x = 394.24 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.64x = 103,953.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,953.20/285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.93

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