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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.60, 532.05 and 247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.60, 532.05 and 247.42 is: 370.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.60 : 532.05 = 247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.60/532.05 = 247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.60x = 532.05 × 247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.60x = 131,639.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,639.81/355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.19

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