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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.96, 362.70 and 254.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.96, 362.70 and 254.05 is: 350.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.96 : 362.70 = 254.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.96/362.70 = 254.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.96x = 362.70 × 254.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.96x = 92,143.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,143.03/262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.41

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