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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.27, 380.61 and 247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.27, 380.61 and 247.10 is: 371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.27 : 380.61 = 247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.27/380.61 = 247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.27x = 380.61 × 247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.27x = 94,046.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,046.83/253.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.33

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