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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.97, 546.18 and 263.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.97, 546.18 and 263.19 is: 363.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.97 : 546.18 = 263.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.97/546.18 = 263.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.97x = 546.18 × 263.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.97x = 143,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,749.11/395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.03

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