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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.98, 396.12 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.98, 396.12 and 246.78 is: 371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.98 : 396.12 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.98/396.12 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.98x = 396.12 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.98x = 97,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,755.42/262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.72

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