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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.78, 533.51 and 247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.78, 533.51 and 247.62 is: 371.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.78 : 533.51 = 247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.78/533.51 = 247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.78x = 533.51 × 247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.78x = 132,107.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,107.75/355.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.32

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