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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.55, 533.72 and 247.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.55, 533.72 and 247.82 is: 372.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.55 : 533.72 = 247.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.55/533.72 = 247.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.55x = 533.72 × 247.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.55x = 132,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,262.58/355.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.00

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