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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.79, 533.91 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.79, 533.91 and 247.38 is: 371.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.79 : 533.91 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.79/533.91 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.79x = 533.91 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.79x = 132,078.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,078.66/355.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.23

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