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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.91, 404.87 and 247.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.91, 404.87 and 247.37 is: 371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.91 : 404.87 = 247.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.91/404.87 = 247.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.91x = 404.87 × 247.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.91x = 100,149.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,149.43/269.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.05

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