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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.73, 486.56 and 247.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.73, 486.56 and 247.77 is: 341.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.73 : 486.56 = 247.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.73/486.56 = 247.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.73x = 486.56 × 247.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.73x = 120,554.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,554.97/352.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.78

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