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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.96, 546.19 and 263.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.96, 546.19 and 263.19 is: 363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.96 : 546.19 = 263.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.96/546.19 = 263.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.96x = 546.19 × 263.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.96x = 143,751.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,751.75/395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.05

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