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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.83, 394.95 and 255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.83, 394.95 and 255.33 is: 383.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.83 : 394.95 = 255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.83/394.95 = 255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.83x = 394.95 × 255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.83x = 100,842.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,842.58/262.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.68

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