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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.16, 544.72 and 263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.16, 544.72 and 263.96 is: 363.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.16 : 544.72 = 263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.16/544.72 = 263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.16x = 544.72 × 263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.16x = 143,784.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,784.29/395.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.86

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