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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.39, 396.99 and 248.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.39, 396.99 and 248.51 is: 374.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.39 : 396.99 = 248.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.39/396.99 = 248.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.39x = 396.99 × 248.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.39x = 98,654.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,654.00/263.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.55

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