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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.03, 534.56 and 247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.03, 534.56 and 247.10 is: 369.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.03 : 534.56 = 247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.03/534.56 = 247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.03x = 534.56 × 247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.03x = 132,085.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,085.87/357.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.96

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