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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.36, 515.52 and 263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.36, 515.52 and 263 is: 393.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.36 : 515.52 = 263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.36/515.52 = 263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.36x = 515.52 × 263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.36x = 135,581.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,581.76/344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.72

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