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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.34, 392.86 and 250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.34, 392.86 and 250.58 is: 373.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.34 : 392.86 = 250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.34/392.86 = 250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.34x = 392.86 × 250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.34x = 98,442.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,442.86/263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.82

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