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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.31, 377.04 and 247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.31, 377.04 and 247.64 is: 368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.31 : 377.04 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.31/377.04 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.31x = 377.04 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.31x = 93,368.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,368.30/253.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.60

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