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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.77, 362.67 and 254.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.77, 362.67 and 254.23 is: 350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.77 : 362.67 = 254.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.77/362.67 = 254.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.77x = 362.67 × 254.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.77x = 92,199.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,199.73/262.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.88

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