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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.93, 361.76 and 256.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.93, 361.76 and 256.79 is: 353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.93 : 361.76 = 256.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.93/361.76 = 256.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.93x = 361.76 × 256.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.93x = 92,896.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,896.35/262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.31

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