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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.92, 364.46 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.92, 364.46 and 252.66 is: 350.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.92 : 364.46 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.92/364.46 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.92x = 364.46 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.92x = 92,084.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,084.46/262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.24

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