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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.76, 362.88 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.76, 362.88 and 256.88 is: 353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.76 : 362.88 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.76/362.88 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.76x = 362.88 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.76x = 93,216.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,216.61/263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.41

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