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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.76, 389.84 and 247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.76, 389.84 and 247.72 is: 368.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.76 : 389.84 = 247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.76/389.84 = 247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.76x = 389.84 × 247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.76x = 96,571.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,571.16/261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.93

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