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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.68, 533.80 and 247.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.68, 533.80 and 247.03 is: 369.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.68 : 533.80 = 247.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.68/533.80 = 247.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.68x = 533.80 × 247.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.68x = 131,863.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,863.59/356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.70

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