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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.44, 391.43 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.44, 391.43 and 254.04 is: 378.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.44 : 391.43 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.44/391.43 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.44x = 391.43 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.44x = 99,438.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,438.04/262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.90

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