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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.51, 502.13 and 247.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.51, 502.13 and 247.57 is: 371.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.51 : 502.13 = 247.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.51/502.13 = 247.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.51x = 502.13 × 247.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.51x = 124,311.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,311.09/334.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.62

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