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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.04, 533.16 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.04, 533.16 and 247.32 is: 370.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.04 : 533.16 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.04/533.16 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.04x = 533.16 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.04x = 131,861.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,861.13/356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.35

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