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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.53, 392.58 and 256.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.53, 392.58 and 256.05 is: 382.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.53 : 392.58 = 256.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.53/392.58 = 256.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.53x = 392.58 × 256.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.53x = 100,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,520.11/262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.89

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