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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.52, 365.76 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.52, 365.76 and 252.96 is: 351.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.52 : 365.76 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.52/365.76 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.52x = 365.76 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.52x = 92,522.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,522.65/263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.10

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