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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.92, 546.13 and 263.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.92, 546.13 and 263.13 is: 362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.92 : 546.13 = 263.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.92/546.13 = 263.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.92x = 546.13 × 263.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.92x = 143,703.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,703.06/395.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.96

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