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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.69, 390.04 and 247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.69, 390.04 and 247.10 is: 368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.69 : 390.04 = 247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.69/390.04 = 247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.69x = 390.04 × 247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.69x = 96,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,378.88/261.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.29

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