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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.68, 395.52 and 257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.68, 395.52 and 257.28 is: 385.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.68 : 395.52 = 257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.68/395.52 = 257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.68x = 395.52 × 257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.68x = 101,759.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,759.39/263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.92

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