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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.04, 394.74 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.04, 394.74 and 251.52 is: 377.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.04 : 394.74 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.04/394.74 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.04x = 394.74 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.04x = 99,285.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,285.00/263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.45

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