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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.66, 515.78 and 247.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.66, 515.78 and 247.27 is: 370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.66 : 515.78 = 247.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.66/515.78 = 247.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.66x = 515.78 × 247.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.66x = 127,536.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,536.92/344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.04

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