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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.39, 532.37 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.39, 532.37 and 247.05 is: 370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.39 : 532.37 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.39/532.37 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.39x = 532.37 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.39x = 131,522.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,522.63/355.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.08

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