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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.44, 361.71 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.44, 361.71 and 254.52 is: 350.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.44 : 361.71 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.44/361.71 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.44x = 361.71 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.44x = 92,062.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,062.43/262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.79

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