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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.73, 398.13 and 247.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.73, 398.13 and 247.71 is: 369.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.73 : 398.13 = 247.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.73/398.13 = 247.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.73x = 398.13 × 247.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.73x = 98,620.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,620.78/266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.74

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