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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.44, 394.62 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.44, 394.62 and 250.48 is: 375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.44 : 394.62 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.44/394.62 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.44x = 394.62 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.44x = 98,844.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,844.42/263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.21

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