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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.41, 533.79 and 247.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.41, 533.79 and 247.41 is: 371.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.41 : 533.79 = 247.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.41/533.79 = 247.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.41x = 533.79 × 247.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.41x = 132,064.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,064.98/355.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.58

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