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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.97, 535.94 and 247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.97, 535.94 and 247.02 is: 370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.97 : 535.94 = 247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.97/535.94 = 247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.97x = 535.94 × 247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.97x = 132,389.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,389.98/356.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.87

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