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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.46, 397.81 and 247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.46, 397.81 and 247.40 is: 370.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.46 : 397.81 = 247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.46/397.81 = 247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.46x = 397.81 × 247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.46x = 98,415.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,415.59/265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.73

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