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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.66, 385.47 and 247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.66, 385.47 and 247.53 is: 370.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.66 : 385.47 = 247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.66/385.47 = 247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.66x = 385.47 × 247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.66x = 95,416.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,416.83/257.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.32

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