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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.22, 543.92 and 263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.22, 543.92 and 263 is: 362.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.22 : 543.92 = 263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.22/543.92 = 263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.22x = 543.92 × 263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.22x = 143,050.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,050.96/394.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.87

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