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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.29, 534.66 and 247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.29, 534.66 and 247.88 is: 371.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.29 : 534.66 = 247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.29/534.66 = 247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.29x = 534.66 × 247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.29x = 132,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,531.52/356.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.98

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