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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.10, 393.71 and 247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.10, 393.71 and 247.53 is: 370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.10 : 393.71 = 247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.10/393.71 = 247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.10x = 393.71 × 247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.10x = 97,453.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,453.80/263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.41

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