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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.39, 394.37 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.39, 394.37 and 247.16 is: 370.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.39 : 394.37 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.39/394.37 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.39x = 394.37 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.39x = 97,469.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,469.28/263.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.05

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