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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.70, 392.85 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.70, 392.85 and 247.32 is: 371.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.70 : 392.85 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.70/392.85 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.70x = 392.85 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.70x = 97,159.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,159.66/261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.27

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