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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.88, 395.04 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.88, 395.04 and 247.04 is: 371.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.88 : 395.04 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.88/395.04 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.88x = 395.04 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.88x = 97,590.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,590.68/262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.24

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