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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.36, 531.50 and 263.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.36, 531.50 and 263.19 is: 394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.36 : 531.50 = 263.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.36/531.50 = 263.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.36x = 531.50 × 263.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.36x = 139,884.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,884.17/354.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.75

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