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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.76, 398.76 and 247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.76, 398.76 and 247.40 is: 371.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.76 : 398.76 = 247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.76/398.76 = 247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.76x = 398.76 × 247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.76x = 98,653.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,653.22/265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.21

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