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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.72, 392.94 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.72, 392.94 and 253.08 is: 379.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.72 : 392.94 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.72/392.94 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.72x = 392.94 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.72x = 99,445.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,445.26/261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.97

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