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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.61, 395.82 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.61, 395.82 and 252.08 is: 378.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.61 : 395.82 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.61/395.82 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.61x = 395.82 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.61x = 99,776.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,776.33/263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.50

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