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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 362.88 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 362.88 and 253.20 is: 348.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 362.88 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/362.88 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 362.88 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 91,881.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,881.22/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.99

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