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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.83, 533.97 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.83, 533.97 and 247.16 is: 369.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.83 : 533.97 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.83/533.97 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.83x = 533.97 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.83x = 131,976.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,976.03/356.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.86

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