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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.94, 395.10 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.94, 395.10 and 246.54 is: 370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.94 : 395.10 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.94/395.10 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.94x = 395.10 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.94x = 97,407.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,407.95/262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.46

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