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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.95, 399.06 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.95, 399.06 and 247.59 is: 371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.95 : 399.06 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.95/399.06 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.95x = 399.06 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.95x = 98,803.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,803.27/265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.51

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