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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.32, 532.78 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.32, 532.78 and 247.16 is: 370.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.32 : 532.78 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.32/532.78 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.32x = 532.78 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.32x = 131,681.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,681.90/355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.60

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