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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.82, 396.39 and 254.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.82, 396.39 and 254.74 is: 381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.82 : 396.39 = 254.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.82/396.39 = 254.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.82x = 396.39 × 254.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.82x = 100,976.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,976.39/264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.30

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