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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.87, 397.26 and 254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.87, 397.26 and 254.79 is: 382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.87 : 397.26 = 254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.87/397.26 = 254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.87x = 397.26 × 254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.87x = 101,217.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,217.88/264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.14

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