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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.52, 396 and 247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.52, 396 and 247.68 is: 372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.52 : 396 = 247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.52/396 = 247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.52x = 396 × 247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.52x = 98,081.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,081.28/263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.20

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