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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.99, 531.32 and 263.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.99, 531.32 and 263.87 is: 394.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.99 : 531.32 = 263.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.99/531.32 = 263.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.99x = 531.32 × 263.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.99x = 140,195.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,195.43/354.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.93

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