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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.40, 362.44 and 257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.40, 362.44 and 257 is: 353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.40 : 362.44 = 257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.40/362.44 = 257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.40x = 362.44 × 257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.40x = 93,147.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,147.08/263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.63

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