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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.83, 531.18 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.83, 531.18 and 263.93 is: 395.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.83 : 531.18 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.83/531.18 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.83x = 531.18 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.83x = 140,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,191.68/354.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.10

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