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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.75, 545.74 and 263.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.75, 545.74 and 263.07 is: 362.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.75 : 545.74 = 263.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.75/545.74 = 263.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.75x = 545.74 × 263.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.75x = 143,567.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,567.16/395.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.77

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