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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.71, 545.86 and 263.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.71, 545.86 and 263.15 is: 363.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.71 : 545.86 = 263.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.71/545.86 = 263.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.71x = 545.86 × 263.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.71x = 143,643.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,643.06/395.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.00

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