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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.07, 392.72 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.07, 392.72 and 254.52 is: 379.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.07 : 392.72 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.07/392.72 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.07x = 392.72 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.07x = 99,953.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,953.82/263.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.95

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