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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.17, 392.40 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.17, 392.40 and 252.66 is: 378.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.17 : 392.40 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.17/392.40 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.17x = 392.40 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.17x = 99,143.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,143.78/262.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.17

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