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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.12, 394.08 and 255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.12, 394.08 and 255.28 is: 383.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.12 : 394.08 = 255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.12/394.08 = 255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.12x = 394.08 × 255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.12x = 100,600.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,600.74/262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.80

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