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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.95, 393.68 and 247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.95, 393.68 and 247.42 is: 369.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.95 : 393.68 = 247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.95/393.68 = 247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.95x = 393.68 × 247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.95x = 97,402.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,402.34/263.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.01

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