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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.10, 546.81 and 263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.10, 546.81 and 263.54 is: 363.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.10 : 546.81 = 263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.10/546.81 = 263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.10x = 546.81 × 263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.10x = 144,106.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,106.16/396.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.81

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