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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.44, 397.32 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.44, 397.32 and 247.44 is: 370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.44 : 397.32 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.44/397.32 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.44x = 397.32 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.44x = 98,312.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,312.86/265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.38

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