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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.80, 546.40 and 263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.80, 546.40 and 263.20 is: 363.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.80 : 546.40 = 263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.80/546.40 = 263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.80x = 546.40 × 263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.80x = 143,812.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,812.48/395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.35

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