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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.58, 365.46 and 252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.58, 365.46 and 252.24 is: 349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.58 : 365.46 = 252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.58/365.46 = 252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.58x = 365.46 × 252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.58x = 92,183.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,183.63/263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.74

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