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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.09, 393.71 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.09, 393.71 and 247.52 is: 370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.09 : 393.71 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.09/393.71 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.09x = 393.71 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.09x = 97,450.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,450.85/263.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.41

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