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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.86, 392.30 and 252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.86, 392.30 and 252.27 is: 376.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.86 : 392.30 = 252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.86/392.30 = 252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.86x = 392.30 × 252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.86x = 98,962.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,962.30/262.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.48

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