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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.74, 396.77 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.74, 396.77 and 247.46 is: 370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.74 : 396.77 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.74/396.77 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.74x = 396.77 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.74x = 98,186.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,186.31/264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.87

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