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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.51, 439.74 and 247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.51, 439.74 and 247.53 is: 370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.51 : 439.74 = 247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.51/439.74 = 247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.51x = 439.74 × 247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.51x = 108,848.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,848.84/293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.85

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