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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.15, 393.76 and 253.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.15, 393.76 and 253.51 is: 380.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.15 : 393.76 = 253.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.15/393.76 = 253.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.15x = 393.76 × 253.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.15x = 99,822.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,822.10/262.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.78

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