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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.39, 395.48 and 247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.39, 395.48 and 247.51 is: 373.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.39 : 395.48 = 247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.39/395.48 = 247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.39x = 395.48 × 247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.39x = 97,884.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,884.14/262.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.05

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