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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.90, 500.37 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.90, 500.37 and 247.56 is: 370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.90 : 500.37 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.90/500.37 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.90x = 500.37 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.90x = 123,871.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,871.60/333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.98

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