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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.80, 396.72 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.80, 396.72 and 247.52 is: 370.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.80 : 396.72 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.80/396.72 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.80x = 396.72 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.80x = 98,196.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,196.13/264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.83

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