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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.72, 363.36 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.72, 363.36 and 254.08 is: 351.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.72 : 363.36 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.72/363.36 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.72x = 363.36 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.72x = 92,322.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,322.51/262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.41

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