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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.39, 392.50 and 254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.39, 392.50 and 254.68 is: 379.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.39 : 392.50 = 254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.39/392.50 = 254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.39x = 392.50 × 254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.39x = 99,961.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,961.24/263.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.53

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